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M448 WPX

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 WPX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,391 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 73,378 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 73,109 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 73,109 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,856 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 72,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,573 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 72,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,165 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,846 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded not holed

Offside Front floor repaired from inside

Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,846 miles

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front floor corroded not holed

Offside Front floor repaired from inside

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 71,691 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,504 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,158 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,830 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,486 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 70,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 70,122 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,119 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,989 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,084 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play nearside lower ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,413 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 63,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s outer sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

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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M448 WPX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 M448 WPX, 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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M448 WPX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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