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M640 UHL

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

82,380 mi
Last recorded82,380 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 UHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,380 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 82,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 81,558 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,465 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 80,037 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 80,037 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 79,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,064 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 78,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 77,409 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Fail 13 Apr 2017 77,400 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,028 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,434 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,964 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,392 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,728 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 41,728 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,104 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 37,761 miles

Drivers seat has wooden blocks fitted to seat legs so rear locking pin dosnt catch

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,761 miles

Drivers seat has wooden blocks fitted to seat legs so rear locking pin dosnt catch

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,682 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 37,682 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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M640 UHL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M640 UHL, 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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M640 UHL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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