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M814 YGP

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,758 mi
Last recorded50,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 YGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 50,758 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DRAIN HOLE AREA CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DRAIN HOLE AREA CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 50,456 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 50,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,230 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 50,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,790 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 19 Jan 2023 49,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

no reverse lights

Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,601 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH ! Rear floor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,322 miles

Coolant leak water pump

Front subframe offside rear mounting deteriorated

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tunnel near front seatbelt mounting stalks (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear floors by subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 49,322 miles

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

Coolant leak water pump

Front subframe offside rear mounting deteriorated

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tunnel near front seatbelt mounting stalks (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear floors by subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 49,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broke under operation (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and fraying on both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,043 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,568 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 48,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,263 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,738 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,822 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,393 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,778 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 36,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,456 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M814 YGP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M814 YGP, 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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M814 YGP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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