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M850 SJO

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,487 mi
Last recorded42,487 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM850 SJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,487 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Engine stabiliser bushes slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight movement in both rear radius arms

Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,459 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface / slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 40,114 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle nearside rear has minimal effort on service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,464 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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M850 SJO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M850 SJO, 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 M850 SJO registered?

M850 SJO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M850 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M850 SJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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