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M940 MDA

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 MDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,602 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 84,334 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 8,098 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 7,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 7,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 7,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 6,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 5,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 5,329 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULBS FITTED INTO A STANDARD LAMP (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT FITTED (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT FITTED (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 3,983 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

no rear seats fitted, roll cage installed.

Fail 2 Jun 2020 3,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

no rear seats fitted, roll cage installed.

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 3,954 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

Rear no rear seats fitted

roll cage fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cable tie allowing grease out but not allowing dirt in. (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 33,650 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted nuts loose. (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cable tie allowing grease out but not allowing dirt in. (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 930 miles

Damage to nearside front floor pan.

Nearside Front Brake hose close to driveshaft on lock to lock.

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seats and belts removed. ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Damage to nearside front floor pan.

Nearside Front Brake hose close to driveshaft on lock to lock.

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seats and belts removed. ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure locking nut damaged and not far enough on thread to secure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on left hand lock hitting front valance (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking 2 unions leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,415 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,318 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 75,318 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISED all wheel arch trim loose

ADVISED front seats low

ADVISED o/s/f inner cv boot split

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,876 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 73,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 71,856 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 71,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise front wiper blades

advise slight floor damage offside nearside front underside

advise slight play hub assembly offside front

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,849 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,849 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake cable rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,886 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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M940 MDA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 M940 MDA, 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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M940 MDA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 October 1994.

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