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M65 NLS

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,095 mi
Last recorded52,095 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 NLS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 52,095 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 52,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2015 48,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 48,704 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 32,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,318 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Requires WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2009 26,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Requires WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2008 23,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,133 miles

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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M65 NLS is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M65 NLS, 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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M65 NLS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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