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M68 NBL

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 NBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 86,257 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2024 84,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 83,972 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 83,247 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 82,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 82,104 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 81,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 80,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 78,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,086 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,498 miles

headlamps colour tint, o/s/r radius arm some play. o/s suspension lower than n/s.. indicators weak colour,

Fail 24 Jul 2010 72,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamps colour tint, o/s/r radius arm some play. o/s suspension lower than n/s.. indicators weak colour,

Fail 4 Dec 2008 72,093 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery cable insecure

clutch master insecure nut lose

hand brake needs adjusting

head lamps yellow

o/s/f tie bar bolt upside down

wipers slow

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,940 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both tie bar bolts in upside down

hand brake needs adjusting

o/s outer sill rusted through

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,725 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 60,715 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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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M68 NBL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 M68 NBL, 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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M68 NBL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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