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M749 KHO

1994 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,837 mi
Last recorded80,837 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 KHO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Due to plastic wheel arch missing on wing ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear on inner edge - replace tyre as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2026 80,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Due to plastic wheel arch missing on wing ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear on inner edge - replace tyre as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Due to plastic wheel arch missing ()

Nearside Rear view mirror glass missing

Offside Front Excessive tyre wear on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,027 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Intermittently operating (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Excessive tyre wear on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,007 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 79,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,008 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,079 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 74,076 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,166 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,592 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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M749 KHO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M749 KHO, 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 M749 KHO registered?

M749 KHO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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