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M496 JDW

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,737 mi
Last recorded45,737 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 JDW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 45,737 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,737 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,494 miles

front brakes 25% imbalanced

rear sub frame corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

excessive engine oil leak

steering gaiters perished slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,147 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,014 miles

rear valance corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear valance corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,219 miles

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear valance under bumper corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2009 35,219 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear valance under bumper corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,863 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,965 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 33,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres stepping outside edges on 1.6mm 145/70/12tr

dampness on steering rack

heavy corrosion both front a pillar

heavy corrosion both side rear subframe

heavy corrosion o/s/f outer sill panel

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom ball joints

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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M496 JDW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M496 JDW, 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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M496 JDW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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