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M949 TNE

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,051 mi
Last recorded39,051 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 TNE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 39,051 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due engine poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Handbrake sticking on

Reversing light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,686 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,381 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M949 TNE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M949 TNE, 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 M949 TNE registered?

M949 TNE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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