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M491 SMV

2016 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,403 mi
Last recorded10,403 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 SMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 10,403 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2022 10,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2019 9,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 9,155 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 9,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 7,398 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 7,398 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.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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M491 SMV is a 2016 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M491 SMV, 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 10 years old, this Rover Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M491 SMV registered?

M491 SMV is a 2016 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is M491 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 SMV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M491 SMV have outstanding finance?

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