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M917 VSR

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,795 mi
Last recorded21,795 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 VSR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 21,795 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 21,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 20,910 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount / floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front small hole in floor

Fail 20 Mar 2023 20,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front small hole in floor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 19,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 19,036 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 18,768 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,841 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 17,840 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Positive Battery Cable (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,932 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 16,932 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 16,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 16,072 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 16,072 miles

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

battery cable insecure @ rear

Pass 9 Dec 2005 16,059 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 16,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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M917 VSR is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M917 VSR, 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 M917 VSR registered?

M917 VSR is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M917 VSR safe to buy?

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