MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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THE NSF SEAT NSF SEAT MOUNTING BODY MOUNTING MAY BE CRACKED
THE OSF SUSPENSION IS LOW
THE REAR SUBFRAME IS RUSTING IN PLACES
THERE LOOKS TO BE WATER LEAKING FROM A RUBBER PIPE ONTO THE NS OF THE INLET MANIFOLD
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
THE NSF SEAT NSF SEAT MOUNTING BODY MOUNTING MAY BE CRACKED
THE OSF SUSPENSION IS LOW
THE REAR SUBFRAME IS RUSTING IN PLACES
BOTH REAR TYRES MAY HAVE TOUCHED THE WHEEL ARCH TRIMS AT SOME TIME
OSF SUSPENSION IS LOW
REAR SUBFRAME IS RUSTY IN PLACES
SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND SMALL CRACKS IN BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M389 LYP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 M389 LYP, 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 M389 LYP registered?
M389 LYP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 November 1994.
Is M389 LYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for M389 LYP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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