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D44 VEC

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

41,730 mi
Last recorded41,730 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 VEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 41,730 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 41,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,367 miles

free flow emissions test

Pass 1 May 2024 40,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 40,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 39,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 39,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,289 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 39,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

coolant leak from fan switch in radiator

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front subframe bushes soft

rear subframe rusty around weld joints

rear valance closing panels rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,536 miles

front subframe bushes starting to soften

play in offside front lower ball joint noted

play in offside front upper ball joint noted

rear subframe rusty around weld joints

rear valance closing panels rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2016 38,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working earth fault (1.4.A.2c)

front subframe bushes starting to soften

play in offside front lower ball joint noted

play in offside front upper ball joint noted

rear subframe rusty around weld joints

rear valance closing panels rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,087 miles

front subframe bushes starting to soften

play in offside front lower ball joint noted

play in offside front upper ball joint noted

rear subframe rusty round welds

rear valance closing panels corroded(in wheel arches)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 36,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 34,628 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,041 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 33,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,625 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 28,625 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 28,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,320 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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D44 VEC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D44 VEC, 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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D44 VEC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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