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M526 JOJ

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,703 mi
Last recorded45,703 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM526 JOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 45,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 43,652 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,755 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Engine bay (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust cat fouling floor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim , damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer fouling rear subframe

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 41,755 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Engine bay (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust cat fouling floor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim , damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer fouling rear subframe

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2019 40,405 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated engine bay (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear drums (1.2.1 (e))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

o/s rear outer wheel arch taped on

Fail 13 May 2019 40,405 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure center to rear section clamp not on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and securing nut worn away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure will not secure to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure will not secure to floor (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment column insecure to dash rail (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear drums (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake cable not in front cable guides

o/s rear outer wheel arch taped on

Pass 21 May 2018 37,827 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 37,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear mounts excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill to floor area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint INSECURE (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 37,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear shockabsorber slightly seized

wiper switch broken but still working

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,788 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to check welding because of under body seal

Fail 23 Feb 2009 35,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to check welding because of under body seal

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,479 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 29,478 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,015 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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M526 JOJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M526 JOJ, 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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M526 JOJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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