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M209 NKM

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM209 NKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 77,652 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,382 miles

DOWN PIPE MOUNTING LOOSE

NS A PANEL RUSTY

NS Q PANEL IS RUSTY

NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

NSR TYRE TREAD WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

OS A PANEL IS RUSTY

OS STEP PANEL IS RUSTY

THE SCUTTLE PANEL IS RUSTY.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

DOWN PIPE MOUNTING LOOSE

NS A PANEL RUSTY

NS Q PANEL IS RUSTY

NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

NSR TYRE TREAD WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

OS A PANEL IS RUSTY

OS STEP PANEL IS RUSTY

OSF AND NSF SUSPENSION RUNNING ON BUMP STOPS

THE SCUTTLE PANEL IS RUSTY.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,316 miles

THE DOWN PIPE MOUNTING IS INSECURE

THE NS Q PANEL IS RUSTY

THE NSF A PANEL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH ARE RUSTY

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OS STEP PANEL IS RUSTY

THE OSF INNER WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

THE SCUTTLE PANEL IS RUSTY

Fail 12 Sep 2016 74,316 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER BACK PANEL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER BACK PANELS (2.4.A.3)

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

DOWN PIPE MOUNTING INSECURE.

NS Q PANEL RUSTY

NSF A PANEL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

NSR TYRE NEAR LEGAL MIN

OS STEP PANEL RUSTY

SCUTTLE PANEL RUSTY

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,813 miles

Nearside front wing has slight corrosion.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 72,794 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,008 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,002 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,998 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 68,997 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,019 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 62,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 60,887 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,701 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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M209 NKM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M209 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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M209 NKM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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