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M609 KNY

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,739 mi
Last recorded43,739 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 KNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 43,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 43,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 43,734 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 43,700 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 43,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,691 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 43,691 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 43,691 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 43,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M609 KNY is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M609 KNY, 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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M609 KNY is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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