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H9 ODL

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 ODL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 53,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 53,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill end... recommend attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in place (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 53,447 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe,, o/s (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,737 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, o/s (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s

Fail 29 Sep 2014 51,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear in drivers and front passenger seat mounting brackets, recommend check

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,002 miles

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

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

slight wear in drivers and front passenger seat mounting brackets, recommend check

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 48,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 39,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion at offside front outer sill and inner wheel arch holed just outside prescribed area

corrosion detected at bulk head

floor pan corrosion offside front and nearside rear

nearside and offside boot corrosion

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

nearside rear tyre tread pattern fading

Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion detected at bulk head

hole in o/s/f inner lower wheel arch bottom corner not in a prescribed area

n/s/f tyre sidewall has a small cut not to cords

rear o/s floor corrosion in boot area

Fail 10 Sep 2010 39,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion detected at bulk head

hole in o/s/f inner lower wheel arch bottom corner not in a prescribed area

n/s/f tyre sidewall has a small cut not to cords

rear o/s floor corrosion in boot area

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrossion formed at floor section

corrossion formed at rear subframe

irregular wear at nearside rear tyre outer edge

wear detected at both sides front top ball joints not considered to be excessive

wear detected at nearside rear wheel bearing not considered to be excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,960 miles

n sr tyre close to legal limit

advanced corrosion present to osr nsr sub frame

advanced wear present in osf nsf upper and lower ball joints

os ns haed lamp beam image just acceptable

slight play in steering column top bush

small cut on nsf tyre outer side wall

Fail 18 Jan 2008 36,946 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced corrosion present to osr nsr sub frame

advanced wear present in osf nsf upper and lower ball joints

corrosion present at nsf outer sill and various local areas of corrosion to os ns floor pans

n sr tyre close to legal limit

os ns haed lamp beam image just acceptable

parking brake lever close to end of working travell

slight play in steering column top bush

small cut on nsf tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,693 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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H9 ODL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H9 ODL, 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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H9 ODL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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