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M963 DNL

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,650 mi
Last recorded38,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM963 DNL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 38,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 37,422 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,865 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,860 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,418 miles

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

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

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

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

all under side of car covered in sealer

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 23,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,991 miles

nearside rear brake drum slight dampness outside need to have it checked

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,147 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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M963 DNL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M963 DNL, 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 M963 DNL registered?

M963 DNL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M963 DNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M963 DNL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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