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M424 FWR

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,027 mi
Last recorded51,027 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 FWR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,027 miles

n/s floor corroded through not in prescribed area

n/s/f and o/s/f sills corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 50,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and centre sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,513 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 48,513 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed copper pipe rubbing against sub fram (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,109 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split insecure and deteriated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill area holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabilzer mounting from bulk head to cylinder head mountings deteriated causing severe engine rock (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has oil leak

tyre size is 165/60/12 h rated

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,456 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,711 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 21,539 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,539 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,378 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 20,378 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,093 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 69,400 miles

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

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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,082 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 16,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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M424 FWR is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M424 FWR, 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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M424 FWR is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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