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M247 OJM

1994 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,910 mi
Last recorded37,910 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM247 OJM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 37,910 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 37,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 36,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,156 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,716 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,713 miles

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

Oil leak

engine stabilizer bushes perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,350 miles

Both wipers have poor wipe.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,340 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bolt missing from offside front subframe.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,432 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,305 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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M247 OJM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M247 OJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M247 OJM registered?

M247 OJM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 December 1994.

Is M247 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M247 OJM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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