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M652 TVW

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,398 mi
Last recorded61,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM652 TVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,398 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 61,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all front lower subframe rubber mountings worn

Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,624 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight play front wheels

Pass 31 May 2021 60,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front aim faint but present

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight play in both front wheels but not excessive

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 60,423 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL LAMPS (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front aim faint but present

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight play in both front wheels but not excessive

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 59,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,628 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,625 miles

Emissions not tested OIL OVERFILLED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOTTOM BOLT LOOSE (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM BALLJOINT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,066 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,011 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,011 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,966 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,712 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 55,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,398 miles

Both front discs ( inner faces ) corroded and pitted

Slight judder from front brakes

Slight lift in top steering column bush

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,616 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 63,608 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,498 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play at o/s rear radius arm

Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,815 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded ( inner faces )

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brakes snatching on slightly

Rear subframe corroded

Slight lift in Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight wear in Nearside rear radius arm

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,815 miles

Front brake discs corroded ( inner faces )

Rear brakes snatching on slightly

Rear subframe corroded

Slight lift in Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight wear in Nearside rear radius arm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper blade small tear

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,893 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 49,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,873 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 47,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,777 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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M652 TVW is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M652 TVW, 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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M652 TVW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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