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M183 NKM

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,051 mi
Last recorded51,051 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 NKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,051 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and mounting defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 51,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and mounting defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,011 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 49,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,601 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 49,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,133 miles

nearside front streeing arm has slight play in it

Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside front streeing arm has slight play in it

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,290 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,024 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M183 NKM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M183 NKM, 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 M183 NKM registered?

M183 NKM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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