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M265 TVT

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,405 mi
Last recorded68,405 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 TVT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,405 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 67,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

knock from steering column/rack but no perceptible play.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 56,212 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 56,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M265 TVT is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M265 TVT, 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 M265 TVT registered?

M265 TVT is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M265 TVT safe to buy?

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