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M538 NOA

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,374 mi
Last recorded31,374 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 NOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,374 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,888 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 30,862 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear are black with silver letters (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,676 miles

body rusty in places underneath but solid

slight play in osf swivels

Fail 23 Jan 2017 30,676 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body rusty in places underneath but solid

slight play in osf swivels

Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,428 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 30,428 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,212 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 30,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 29,972 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 28,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,920 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 28,920 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,162 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,324 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 27,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,855 miles

oil leak on engine

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,991 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,991 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,943 miles

SIGNS OF FLAKEY RUST ON THE REAR SUBFRAME †SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S/F BALLJOINT †

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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M538 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M538 NOA, 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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M538 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1994.

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