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M679 HNP

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,777 mi
Last recorded78,777 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 HNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,777 miles

handbrake cables showing signs of corrosion

rear fuel pipe to filter rubber cracking slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake cables frayed

Fail 30 Apr 2025 78,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake cables frayed

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold/front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe next to bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease from lip where it has been secured with a plastic cable tie

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rubber fuel hose from fuel filter perished

Fail 5 Oct 2021 78,435 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted Metal E clip not fully securing wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold/front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe next to bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease from lip where it has been secured with a plastic cable tie

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rubber fuel hose from fuel filter perished

Pass 19 Apr 2019 77,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,743 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure main battery lead (1.9.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,259 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,259 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in both upper and lower front swivel joints on both sides

Several areas of corrosion around the vehicle

Nearside and offside outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,825 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 75,818 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M679 HNP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M679 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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M679 HNP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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