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M605 NOA

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,210 mi
Last recorded54,210 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 NOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 54,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 53,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 53,343 miles

general corrosion to rear subframe areas

oil leaks across engine areas

Pass 19 May 2021 52,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join areas (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,596 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 51,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 51,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,689 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 51,676 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on o/s and n/s floor to sills and also filler used

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,035 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid level light faulty

Fail 9 Jan 2012 47,666 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid level light faulty

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,964 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,551 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 45,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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M605 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M605 NOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M605 NOA registered?

M605 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1994.

Is M605 NOA safe to buy?

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