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M268 GPE

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,931 mi
Last recorded24,931 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 GPE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,931 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 24,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 24,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 24,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 24,233 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,174 miles

age cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 11 Aug 2015 22,174 miles

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

age cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,539 miles

age cracking in both rear tyres

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2014 21,539 miles

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

age cracking in both rear tyres

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,824 miles

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

age perishing in both rear tyres

centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,831 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking in both rear tyres

wear/free play in all front suspension swivel ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,224 miles

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

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 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 19,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,544 miles

slight perishing in both rear tyres

Fail 12 Aug 2010 18,544 miles

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

slight perishing in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,864 miles

corrosion in nearside outer sill to door step lip

offside front suspension hieght would benefit from attention.

offside outer sill corroded and holed

offside rear radius arm stiff in operation(further attention required)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,736 miles

corrosion in rear subframe

front number plate in very poor condition

leak from offside front shock absorber

offside front outer sill corroded & holed

offside rear tyre found low on pressure

wear in both offside, & nearside top swivels suspension ball joints

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,204 miles

front number plate in poor condition

slight corrosion in offside outer sill & rear subframe

Fail 23 Aug 2006 16,678 miles

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

advisory items as per test number (920658526205)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,678 miles

advisory items as per test number (920658526205)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 16,634 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advanced corrosion offside front outer sill

front number plate poor condition and security would benefit from attention

slight play/movement in all suspension swivel joints

Pass 11 Aug 2005 15,751 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 15,751 miles

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

off side rear foot & handbrake would benefit from attention

slight wear in front swivels

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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M268 GPE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M268 GPE, 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 M268 GPE registered?

M268 GPE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M268 GPE safe to buy?

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