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M675 DMR

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

12,554 mi
Last recorded12,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM675 DMR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 12,554 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 12,546 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord- showing reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 12,444 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 12,437 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 12,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 12,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 12,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 12,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 12,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 11,788 miles

Accelerator pedal worn smooth

Fail 11 Sep 2018 11,788 miles

Accelerator pedal worn smooth

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,378 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 11,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 10,563 miles

main beam telltale inop both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2012 10,375 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

main beam telltale inop both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 7,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 7,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 7,298 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 7,281 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 7,137 miles

front suspension getting low

Fail 23 Oct 2006 7,137 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front suspension getting low on bump stops just adequate

Pass 12 Oct 2005 6,980 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 6,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M675 DMR is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M675 DMR, 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 M675 DMR registered?

M675 DMR is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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