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M217 VJL

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,250 mi
Last recorded80,250 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 VJL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 80,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,621 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside centre floor corroded, not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Oct 2022 78,214 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside centre floor corroded, not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,383 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,937 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded End of front to rear brake pipe onto T-piece (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,811 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded End of front to rear brake pipe onto T-piece (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,006 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,234 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,232 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust silencer box rubber mtg insicure

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)

Steering column bottom bush has play

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,007 miles

o/s seat belt slight fluffing

steering column lower bush slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

o/s seat belt slight fluffing

steering column lower bush slight play

fuel pump wired to perminent live switch (DANGEROUS) FUEL NOT CUT OFF BY IGNITION

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,510 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 48,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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M217 VJL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M217 VJL, 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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M217 VJL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 November 1994.

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