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NBZ 112

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

11,568 mi
Last recorded11,568 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 112
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 11,568 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 11,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 9,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear BOTH rear radius arms have play detected in the pin

Fail 23 May 2024 9,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear BOTH rear radius arms have play detected in the pin

Pass 13 May 2023 9,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 8,789 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 8,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 7,977 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 7,977 miles

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

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

offside front floor slightly corroded

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2020 7,976 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery cable boot through floor pan (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on front tie bars (1.1.12 (b) (i))

floor bungs missing ns and os

Pass 23 Mar 2019 6,084 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake long

Pass 21 Feb 2018 4,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front floor bungs missing

Nearside Front slight movement in inner steering rack ends

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor bungs missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 4,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column retaining device insecure centre mount loose (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front floor bungs missing

Nearside Front slight movement in inner steering rack ends

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor bungs missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 1,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,799 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front knuckle joint gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,799 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front knuckle joint gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

washer aim needs adjusting

Fail 30 Oct 2014 94,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,593 miles

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

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,244 miles

exhaust flexi section damaged

front reg plate damaged

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 9 Oct 2013 91,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi section damaged

front reg plate damaged

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres showing signs of age cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2012 86,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion of underside bodywork

tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 11 May 2011 85,343 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 85,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 85,323 miles

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)

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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NBZ 112 is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NBZ 112, 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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NBZ 112 is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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