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M420 NKP

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,109 mi
Last recorded43,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 NKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,109 miles

Service brake only just met the requirements possible adjustment or repair required.

slight play in o/s swivels

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 18 Jan 2014 43,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s seat poorly fitted

slight play in o/s swivels

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,541 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,715 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f top swivel worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,715 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f top swivel worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,259 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 25,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,130 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n/s handbrake lever has very little movement

Fail 30 Oct 2008 23,130 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n/s handbrake lever has very little movement

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,938 miles

N/s/f top and bottom swivels slight play.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 20,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

N/s/f top and bottom swivels slight play.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,345 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 26 Oct 2006 19,338 miles

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

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

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

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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M420 NKP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M420 NKP, 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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M420 NKP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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