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M406 UOO

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,453 mi
Last recorded11,453 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 UOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 11,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 11,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Footwell area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Corroded/frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Corroded/frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Footwell area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 11,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sides front floor starting to corrode

Fail 2 Feb 2022 11,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rubber mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rubber mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting area corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sides front floor starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded/frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake in need of adjustment

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded/frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Throttle cable at carb frayed

Fail 4 Sep 2019 106,809 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded/frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake in need of adjustment

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded/frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Throttle cable at carb frayed

Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake imbalanced, nearside having lowest performance

Fail 22 Aug 2018 105,451 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive leak at manifold and misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Throttle sticky (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose Fixing loose/missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine misfiring

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake imbalanced, nearside having lowest performance

Pass 16 Jul 2016 10,194 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 10,194 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 8,177 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside bulk head starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Apr 2015 8,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak !

nearside front bulk head starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,866 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 3,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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M406 UOO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M406 UOO, 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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M406 UOO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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