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M494 CNJ

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,719 mi
Last recorded9,719 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 CNJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 9,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 9,694 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 9,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 9,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 9,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 9,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 8,858 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 8,841 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,742 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 8,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 8,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,367 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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M494 CNJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M494 CNJ, 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 M494 CNJ registered?

M494 CNJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is M494 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M494 CNJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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