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M546 NOA

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

79,302 mi
Last recorded79,302 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM546 NOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,115 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,115 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,626 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,088 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath of boot floor (2.4.A.3)

floor pan corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2015 78,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor - visible from inside boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishied (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside front brake pad retaining clip missing, both split pins remaining

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath of boot floor (2.4.A.3)

floor pan corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,926 miles

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

N/S rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

N/S rear tyre wall perishing

O/S front wheelarch loose

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

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

Slight play both track rod ends,

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,274 miles

Centre Exhaust Rubber Mount Deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Corrosion To Rear Subframe.

Windscreen Wipers Smeary.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust Rubber Mount Deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Corrosion To Rear Subframe.

Windscreen Wipers Smeary.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine mountings deteriorating

hand brake cable deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine mountings deteriorating

hand brake cable deteriorating

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,196 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 75,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 74,675 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 74,193 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,120 miles

both front tyres low on tread

corrosion to offside & near side outer sills outside priscibed area.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 66,120 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on tread.

corrosion to both centre outer sills outside priscibed area.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,004 miles

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

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

slight blow from centre exhaust join

Fail 5 Oct 2006 60,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

slight blow from exsaust

Fail 5 Oct 2006 60,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

slight blow from exhaust

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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M546 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 M546 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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M546 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1994.

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