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M525 PCW

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,702 mi
Last recorded36,702 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 PCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 36,702 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 18 May 2019 36,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,635 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper loose

Fail 19 Nov 2009 30,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper loose

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,897 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 25,894 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,514 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 19,507 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)

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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M525 PCW is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M525 PCW, 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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M525 PCW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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