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M822 BLM

1994 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,303 mi
Last recorded99,303 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM822 BLM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,303 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,994 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 96,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,300 miles

Cat test not carried out due to pre 1992 engine fitted, & carburettor replaced old injection system.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear subframe is starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,300 miles

Cat test not carried out due to pre 1992 engine fitted, & carburettor replaced old injection system.

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear subframe is starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 86,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,518 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 77,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake back plate missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 65,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/front outer sill panels show heavy corrosion.

Fail 21 May 2009 65,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/front outer sill panels show heavy corrosion.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,643 miles

o/s/front tyre worn low at inner edge of tread.

steel b/pipe at n/s/front corroded.

Fail 28 May 2008 61,643 miles

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

front No.plate loose at mounting screws.

o/s/front tyre worn low at inner edge of tread.

steel b/pipe at n/s/front corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 56,541 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 56,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2006 50,828 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 50,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M822 BLM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M822 BLM, 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 M822 BLM registered?

M822 BLM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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