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M24 LAB

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,921 mi
Last recorded90,921 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 LAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 84,628 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 84,628 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

wiper motor insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2007 84,628 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2007 84,628 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,608 miles

Advise bind o/s/r wheel

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 31,603 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M24 LAB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 M24 LAB, 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 M24 LAB registered?

M24 LAB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 December 1994.

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