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M276 AUF

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,106 mi
Last recorded68,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 AUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,106 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 68,106 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,950 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 67,950 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,184 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 67,184 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,544 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,225 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 92,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to both fornts lower parts of inner wheel arches

corrosion to floor pans and sills by subframe mountings heavy

corrosion to rear boot floor pan heavy

cotrrosion to both outer sill and door shuts

heavy corrosion to both front floor pans

plastic wheel arch covers fitted

repairs to outer sills

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,568 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,315 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 75,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front cross member in engine bay behind the brake servo area is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside of the rear of the rear of the subframe the mounts to rear valance is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front cross member in engine bay behind the brake servo area is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside of the rear of the rear of the subframe the mounts to rear valance is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,486 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s outer sill excessive corrosion but not in presribed area

Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,486 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s outer sill excessive corrosion but not in presribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,693 miles

see original advisory notice

Fail 17 Aug 2006 53,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust rubbing on floor

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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M276 AUF is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M276 AUF, 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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M276 AUF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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