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M286 RNM

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,838 mi
Last recorded54,838 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 RNM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 54,838 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 54,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,464 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,464 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,389 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,604 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,604 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,661 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 40,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,072 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 34,070 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,761 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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M286 RNM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M286 RNM, 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 M286 RNM registered?

M286 RNM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 December 1994.

Is M286 RNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M286 RNM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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