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M861 KWP

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,320 mi
Last recorded55,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 KWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 55,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 55,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,499 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 5 Apr 2018 54,497 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,477 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

wiper switch not secure

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,111 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,587 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 50,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

center exhaust rubber mount is cable tied.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,059 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,317 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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M861 KWP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M861 KWP, 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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M861 KWP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 October 1994.

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