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M818 GNL

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,743 mi
Last recorded42,743 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 GNL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 42,743 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 41,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 40,660 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,855 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 39,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 38,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 38,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 38,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body coated in wax oil (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes coated

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,359 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion all under body coated in wax oil (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes coated

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,181 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 32,599 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,088 miles

slight play in nearside front upper balljoint

tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 31,086 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front upper balljoint

tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,192 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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M818 GNL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M818 GNL, 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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What year was M818 GNL registered?

M818 GNL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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