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555 URO

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,296 mi
Last recorded64,296 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 URO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 64,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,130 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2012 63,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front lights ok poosible short on earth

offside front tyre low on tread

oil leak

sills and rear sub frame have corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2011 63,079 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre low on tread

oil leak

sills and rear sub frame have corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,719 miles

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

cooling fan bottom bracket broken

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cooling fan bottom bracket broken

engine front stabilizer bolt loose

engine oil leak

front protection cover over fuel pipes loose

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise rear subframe slightly corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 58,921 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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555 URO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 555 URO, 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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555 URO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is 555 URO safe to buy?

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