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M142 NKE

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,560 mi
Last recorded43,560 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 NKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 36,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated height adjustment (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated height adjustment (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 36,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated height adjustment (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated height adjustment (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 32,585 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 29,298 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,404 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,541 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,208 miles

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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M142 NKE is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M142 NKE, 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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What year was M142 NKE registered?

M142 NKE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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