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K40 TAD

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,174 mi
Last recorded5,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 TAD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 5,174 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 5,165 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Fuel system component leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam near side and off side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage loose both bolts loose (7.1.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 3,308 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 2,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 1 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 1 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,003 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 43,003 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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K40 TAD is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K40 TAD, 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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K40 TAD is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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