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M986 MUJ

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

37,694 mi
Last recorded37,694 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 MUJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 37,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 37,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 36,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 36,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 36,374 miles

Emissions not tested Due to a exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,376 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 35,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,701 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 34,701 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,550 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 33,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 32,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 32,321 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 32,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,389 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

water leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,953 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 29,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 25,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,799 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 22,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 19,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 19,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 11,703 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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M986 MUJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M986 MUJ, 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 M986 MUJ registered?

M986 MUJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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