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1994 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · M160 ECL

M160 ECL

1994 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1994. Recorded mileage 81,365 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER MINI
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/04/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
81,365 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/04/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1275cc

M160 ECL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2024
  • 81,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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M160 ECL Mileage History

  1. 07/03/202276,673 mi
  2. 26/04/202377,324 mi+651 mi
  3. 28/04/202377,329 mi+5 mi
  4. 30/04/202481,365 mi+4,036 mi

Average of roughly 2,184 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M160 ECL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 12:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover Mini (M160 ECL) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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