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M689 ENL

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,727 mi
Last recorded58,727 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 ENL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 58,727 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 58,719 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 58,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,544 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,225 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 58,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 58,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 57,858 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,704 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,649 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,361 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,715 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,290 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 55,290 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 55,290 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrossion to vehicle floor no attention needed yet but may need assessing next year

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 54,974 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 54,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M689 ENL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M689 ENL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M689 ENL registered?

M689 ENL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M689 ENL safe to buy?

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