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M218 DNV

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

23,941 mi
Last recorded23,941 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 DNV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 23,941 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 23,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2017 23,846 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill/inner door shut

rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 23,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill/inner door shut

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,572 miles

Nearside Front advise sidewalls cracking up

Nearside Rear strong advise sidewalls cracking up

Offside Body has slight corrosion corrosion under offside outer sill rubber trim (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front advise sidewalls cracking up

Fail 20 Apr 2016 23,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump in-opp (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump in-opp (8.2.3)

Nearside Front advise sidewalls cracking up

Nearside Rear strong advise sidewalls cracking up

Offside Front advise sidewalls cracking up

Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,999 miles

both front tyres perrished and splitting

movement in subframe mounts

nearside rear tyre perrished and splitting

slight movement in front ball joints

Fail 22 Apr 2015 22,999 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perrished and splitting

movement in subframe mounts

nearside rear tyre perrished and splitting

slight movement in front ball joints

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,553 miles

longitudinal metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,072 miles

corrosion to floors

headlights dim require attention

longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe corroded

movement in engine mounts

tyres perrished

Fail 22 Apr 2013 22,072 miles

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

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

corrosion to floors

headlights dim require attention

longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe corroded

movement in engine mounts

tyres perrished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,688 miles

longitudinal metal brake pipe badly corrdoed

wet test!!

Fail 25 Apr 2012 21,688 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

longitudinal metal brake pipe badly corrdoed

wet test!!

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,223 miles

Both outer sills and floor have been repaired

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 21,223 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both outer sills and floor have been repaired

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,606 miles

longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 20,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,159 miles

advise strong beam pattern poor requires attention

advise strong nearside door mirror loose requires attention

exhaust blowing

nearside and offside cv gaitors badly perrished and splitting (slightly leaking)

running very poor

Fail 14 Apr 2009 20,157 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise strong beam pattern poor requires attention

advise strong nearside door mirror loose requires attention

exhaust blowing

nearside and offside cv gaitors badly perrished and splitting (slightly leaking)

running very poor

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,551 miles

ADVIDE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT DETIORATED AND WEAK RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2008 19,537 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

ADVIDE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT DETIORATED AND WEAK RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,701 miles

adv both front subframe bushes starting to split

adv both rear flexi ends corroded

adv co irratic on fast idle

Fail 19 Apr 2007 18,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lambda reading very erratic

nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferruls corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,959 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,957 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

ADVISE STRONG> play in nearside front top and bottom ball joints

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside rear subframe mount area corroded and getting weak

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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M218 DNV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 M218 DNV, 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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M218 DNV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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