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M225 OTM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,951 mi
Last recorded33,951 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 OTM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 33,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,874 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on side wall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill on double skin (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 33,874 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on side wall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill on double skin (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 33,744 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 33,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 33,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 32,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,292 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 29,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,113 miles

emissions very close to limits.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,944 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 17,944 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f inner arch rusty and 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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M225 OTM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M225 OTM, 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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M225 OTM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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