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M626 DHS

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

1,302 mi
Last recorded1,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM626 DHS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 1,302 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear bench ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear bench ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 1,248 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear bench ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear bench ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 1,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 884 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear bench ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear bench ()

Vehicle presenter states new speedo head has been fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 88,198 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,143 miles

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,291 miles

o/s/front inner wheel arch rusting.req.attn.soon.

slight play in n/s/front wheel.

slight play in n/s/reear wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2013 86,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s/front wheel

Fail 23 Mar 2012 84,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/front wheel bearing slight noise req.attn.soon.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/front wheel bearing slight noise req.attn.soon.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,278 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both lower arms inner joints slight play

both rear wheels slightlly buckled

Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,050 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust note noisey

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four tyres getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,201 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in both lower arm joints

slight play in both rear radius arms

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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M626 DHS is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M626 DHS, 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 M626 DHS registered?

M626 DHS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M626 DHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M626 DHS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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