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M209 RTX

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,755 mi
Last recorded31,755 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM209 RTX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 31,755 miles

Emissions, CO Close to Upper limit.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,753 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/f wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 26,898 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 26,898 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake causing imbalance because it not pulling enough effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 26,755 miles

REAR RADIUS ARMS SEIZED GREASED STARTING TO MOVE

Fail 27 Jan 2018 26,744 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function weak (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function seized (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,729 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,611 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 23,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,098 miles

fault with nearside front indicator

rear sub frame corroded (both sides)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 17,578 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,480 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 16,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 13,142 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 13,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

low performance offside foot and handbrake

offside front panel corroded

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 RTX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M209 RTX, 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 RTX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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