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M845 DNH

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,941 mi
Last recorded13,941 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM845 DNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 13,941 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 13,939 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 13,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 13,900 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,881 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 13,891 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 13,885 miles

All 4 tyres over ten years old

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,871 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 13,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 13,857 miles

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

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

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern faint

Pass 10 Aug 2018 13,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern faint

Fail 9 Aug 2018 13,802 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern faint

Pass 10 Aug 2017 13,735 miles

Wipers smearing heavily

Fail 10 Aug 2017 13,735 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Wipers smearing heavily

Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,656 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2015 13,611 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 13,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,738 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 12,738 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,729 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 12,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 12,714 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,707 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 12,706 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,686 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 12,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,654 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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M845 DNH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M845 DNH, 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 M845 DNH registered?

M845 DNH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M845 DNH safe to buy?

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