1994 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · M161 CEC
1994 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26/08/1994. Recorded mileage 78,663 miles. MOT valid until 11/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1275cc
M161 CEC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 78,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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M161 CEC Mileage History
- 04/11/202378,652 mi
- 05/06/202678,657 mi+5 mi
- 13/06/202678,663 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M161 CEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover Mini (M161 CEC) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
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