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M38 TWY

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

29,080 mi
Last recorded29,080 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 TWY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 29,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed HIGH EMISSION, CO PLUS HC. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 28,888 miles

Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

Pass 13 Sep 2022 28,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 28,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,398 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 27,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 25,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 25,836 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,673 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,628 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 73,628 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 58,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside a piller corroded

under vehicle painted

Fail 9 Jul 2009 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

nearside rear floor area corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,250 miles

n/s/r subframe and floor area slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2008 54,244 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r subframe and floor area slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 49,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 46,800 miles

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

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

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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M38 TWY is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M38 TWY, 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 M38 TWY registered?

M38 TWY is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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