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M163 OEF

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,992 mi
Last recorded43,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 OEF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,820 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,601 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,427 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 41,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 37,438 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 37,438 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 36,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M163 OEF is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M163 OEF, 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 M163 OEF registered?

M163 OEF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M163 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 OEF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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