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M138 CFG

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,202 mi
Last recorded32,202 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 CFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 32,202 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing too tight

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired wrong angle to see all speed markings (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,106 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 13 Oct 2012 28,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,024 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,580 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres slight cracking on inside walls

Pass 17 Nov 2005 24,106 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 24,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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M138 CFG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M138 CFG, 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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M138 CFG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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