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M357 WOW

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

16,864 mi
Last recorded16,864 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 WOW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 16,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 16,824 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 16,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 16,819 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 16,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 16,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 16,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,816 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,484 miles

front exhaust pipe damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,366 miles

slight play at o/s front top and bottom ball pins

squeak from rear brakes

Fail 26 Apr 2012 14,366 miles

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

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

slight play at o/s front top and bottom ball pins

squeak from rear brakes

Fail 20 Apr 2011 13,681 miles

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

engine oil leaks

n/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

n/s wiper blade required soon

o/s rear trye starting to perish on outer side wall

o/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,681 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

n/s wiper blade required soon

o/s rear trye starting to perish on outer side wall

o/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,398 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 13,398 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

nail in o/s rear tyre and starting to get low on inner edges

slight play at o/s front top and bottom ball pins

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,158 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 13,158 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,841 miles

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

filler cap seal starting to perish

slight noise offside rearwheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,479 miles

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2007 12,479 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,402 miles

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

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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M357 WOW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M357 WOW, 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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M357 WOW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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