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M234 YAH

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,493 mi
Last recorded44,493 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 YAH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2012 44,493 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wipers split but clearing screen

front ball joint dust covers perishing

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

o/s/f floor under carpet holed but not in a prescribed area

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

play in bottom steering column bush (repair strongly recommended)

rear exhaust mounting bush perishing

slight misting of oil from o/s/f damper

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

windscreen damaged in zone b (under 40mm)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,982 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear outer metal brake pipes rusted slightly

both rear radius arms have slight play in bearings

hole in o/s/f sill closind panel

n/s/f mirrior missing

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 39,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear outer metal brake pipes rusted slightly

both rear radius arms have slight play in bearings

hole in o/s/f sill closind panel

n/s/f mirrior missing

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,741 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,578 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)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion appearing on both outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,300 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 36,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt button must be pressed before engageing clasp but still locks and releases okay , still advise replacement

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,058 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,508 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 25,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M234 YAH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M234 YAH, 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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What year was M234 YAH registered?

M234 YAH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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