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M237 HDV

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,902 mi
Last recorded44,902 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 HDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 44,902 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,522 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,857 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 43,857 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,823 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,823 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,156 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,319 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,069 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,362 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,486 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.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)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 32,543 miles

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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M237 HDV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M237 HDV, 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 M237 HDV registered?

M237 HDV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M237 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M237 HDV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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