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M738 XEG

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,696 mi
Last recorded35,696 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 XEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 35,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 35,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column clamp to steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 35,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column clamp to steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,387 miles

circa 1990 12a2b carburettor engine fitted 1275cc

Fail 1 Aug 2023 35,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no defined image unable to adjust to gain image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no defined image unable to adjust to gain image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

circa 1990 12a2b carburettor engine fitted 1275cc

Pass 6 Aug 2022 34,781 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,606 miles

1972 engine fitted no cat on car 3.5 emissions

Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,587 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 34,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust damaged & slight leak

rear fog dim

steering wheel slightly loose

Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,484 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,319 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side sill corodded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,363 miles

slight corrosion to o/s & n/s rear subframe †slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,720 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to o/s & n/s rear subframe

Fail 14 Jul 2006 23,709 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M738 XEG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M738 XEG, 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 M738 XEG registered?

M738 XEG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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