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M686 MOL

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,310 mi
Last recorded30,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 MOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 30,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 30,116 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

wheels slightly sticking out of arches

Pass 17 May 2022 30,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pump not wired through ignition

wheels/tyres protruding out of arches

wipers dont park

Front fake door hinges stick out when door shut on both sides

Fail 11 May 2022 30,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pump not wired through ignition

wheels/tyres protruding out of arches

wipers dont park

Front fake door hinges stick out when door shut on both sides

Pass 13 May 2021 30,008 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

rear fog lamp smoking wiring getting hot

Fail 12 May 2021 30,008 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

rear fog lamp smoking wiring getting hot

Pass 2 Oct 2019 30,007 miles

1985 988cc engine fitted non cat test carried out for emissions

Offside Rear fog lamp facing upwards on limit

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

both beam images on upper limit

Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front seat base deteriorated (sunk)

both headlamp aims on upper limit

emissions test carried out in line with a non cat test as engine has been changed and proof of engine code states it is a 1985 998cc engine code presented 99H81B 101987

rear fog lamp angle on limit (facing upwards)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,171 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 67,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,759 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Sep 2009 64,319 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 643,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front floor and centre floor corroded in non testable area

vehicle fitted with pre 1992 engine stanard emissions tested

Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engne fitted from 1989 mini so normal emissions carried out

nearside front floor corroded in none testable area

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,707 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear handbrake quadrant/ pivot at suspension arm has play

Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,551 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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M686 MOL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M686 MOL, 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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M686 MOL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 December 1994.

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