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M998 XKA

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,192 mi
Last recorded46,192 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 XKA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 46,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 46,025 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 46,003 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,948 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 44,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,988 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,251 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,089 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,959 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,333 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engin oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 25,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,755 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 23,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,798 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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M998 XKA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M998 XKA, 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 M998 XKA registered?

M998 XKA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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