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M674 HNP

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

3,816 mi
Last recorded3,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM674 HNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 3,816 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 3,861 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 3,801 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 3,597 miles

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

Play in both sides front suspension ball joints

Pass 6 Jul 2022 3,349 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 3,345 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both sides rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Road wheel badly distorted Nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both sides rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing Nearside front lower ball joint spring washer missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 2,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 2,286 miles

Battery lead hanging low

Front subframe weld repaired and front mountings split

Nearside rear subframe bolt loose

Play in nearside front top ball joint

Play in steering column bush

Pass 15 Apr 2016 1,709 miles

both steering rack boots perrished and split

front subframe weld repaired,front mountings out of alignment and starting to seperate

long parking brake travel

play at offside front suspension hub assembly (advise greasing)

rear subframe damaged and out of shape

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 1,287 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 1,270 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 1,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 414 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 414 miles

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

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front shock absorber washer missing

top stabilizer mounting worn

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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M674 HNP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M674 HNP, 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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M674 HNP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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