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M670 TVW

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

40,365 mi
Last recorded40,365 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM670 TVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 40,365 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 40,025 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 40,025 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,586 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2023 39,586 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,629 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,041 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 38,036 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,428 miles

o/s rack boot starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,354 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 36,354 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,290 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 34,290 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,774 miles

o/s rack boot starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,722 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,380 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,936 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,684 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 27,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

imbalance between rear hand and foot brake

off side front floor pann/jacking point slightly deformed

passenger front seat base doesn't lock in down position but seat belt attachment is to vehicle

tyres all protude slightly beyond wheel arches

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,093 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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M670 TVW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M670 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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What year was M670 TVW registered?

M670 TVW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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