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M987 MTH

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,472 mi
Last recorded46,472 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 MTH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 46,472 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 46,014 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 45,563 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 44,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,744 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 43,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,532 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,369 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 39,368 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 26,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,044 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,207 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,553 miles

ADVISED headlamp lens slighty loose

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,313 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,538 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,459 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 28,867 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION GETTING LOW.

NS WING REPEATER LAMP CAME ON WHEN TAPED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

OSR AND NSR STOP AND TAIL BULB COLOUR VERY POOR.

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,867 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION GETTING LOW.

NS WING REPEATER LAMP CAME ON WHEN TAPED.

OSR AND NSR STOP AND TAIL BULB COLOUR VERY POOR.

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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M987 MTH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M987 MTH, 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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M987 MTH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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