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M546 PDC

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,360 mi
Last recorded79,360 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM546 PDC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 79,360 miles

both outer sills rusty

Fail 8 May 2015 79,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 78,380 miles

Oil leak

both front floorings rusty

offside outer sill in rusty and weak condition

Fail 12 May 2014 78,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front floorings rusty

Pass 7 May 2013 75,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 75,753 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 74,823 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 74,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front no plate loose

slight rubbing to offside front brake hose

Pass 13 May 2011 73,917 miles

off side outer sill drain hole`s corroded

vehicle suspension needs adjusting sat down on o/s

Fail 13 May 2011 73,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

off side outer sill drain hole`s corroded

vehicle suspension needs adjusting sat down on o/s

Pass 6 May 2010 72,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 71,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 71,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 69,320 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 69,210 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 62,965 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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M546 PDC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M546 PDC, 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 PDC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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