1994 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · M148 NJB
1994 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 84,506 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M148 NJB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 84,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M148 NJB Mileage History
- 14/07/200639,677 mi
- 03/01/200844,969 mi+5,292 mi
- 03/01/200844,969 mi
- 30/12/200852,058 mi+7,089 mi
- 01/12/200963,404 mi+11,346 mi
- 10/12/200963,545 mi+141 mi
- 21/12/201089,160 mi+25,615 mi
- 06/01/201169,277 mi-19,883 mi
- 05/05/201571,240 mi+1,963 mi
- 13/05/201571,250 mi+10 mi
- 11/04/201672,998 mi+1,748 mi
- 14/03/201775,364 mi+2,366 mi
- 20/03/201775,439 mi+75 mi
- 22/03/201878,092 mi+2,653 mi
- 05/04/201978,790 mi+698 mi
- 20/03/202080,579 mi+1,789 mi
- 31/03/202181,469 mi+890 mi
- 26/04/202282,205 mi+736 mi
- 26/04/202383,232 mi+1,027 mi
- 26/04/202383,234 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/202484,068 mi+834 mi
- 28/04/202584,490 mi+422 mi
- 28/04/202584,506 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,386 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M148 NJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover Mini (M148 NJB) between July 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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