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M456 SJO

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,652 mi
Last recorded24,652 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 SJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 24,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,789 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 23,782 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2005 23,064 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (1.6.C5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,064 miles

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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M456 SJO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M456 SJO, 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 M456 SJO registered?

M456 SJO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 November 1994.

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