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M968 JOH

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 JOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,448 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 93,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 92,584 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 92,574 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 92,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 92,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,922 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 91,922 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 91,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,875 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,466 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,757 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 88,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,095 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2010 84,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 84,095 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 77,883 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 69,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 63,079 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 63,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 56,456 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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M968 JOH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M968 JOH, 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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M968 JOH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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