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M741 TJO

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,771 mi
Last recorded79,771 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 TJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 79,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 78,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 77,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,981 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 73,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 73,268 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 73,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,333 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,591 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,983 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,649 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,648 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,334 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 51,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,567 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 47,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre has a slice in outer tyre wall

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,933 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear subframe

Fail 17 Mar 2008 42,694 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear subframe

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,851 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,869 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 38,864 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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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M741 TJO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M741 TJO, 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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M741 TJO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 December 1994.

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