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M191 CDX

1994 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,084 mi
Last recorded47,084 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM191 CDX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,012 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 47,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when applying brake pedal (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when applying brake pedal (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 46,990 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 46,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,951 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 46,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,945 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 46,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,745 miles

Slight play to nearside front wheel bearing and top suspension arm balljoint

Slight play to steering column

Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,745 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Slight play to nearside front wheel bearing and top suspension arm balljoint

Slight play to steering column

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,734 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 46,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 45,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,905 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre just starting to perish

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,698 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 45,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2007 45,351 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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M191 CDX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M191 CDX, 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 M191 CDX registered?

M191 CDX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is M191 CDX safe to buy?

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