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M549 MOH

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,568 mi
Last recorded40,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 MOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near exhaust heat sheild (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 40,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near exhaust heat sheild (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 40,515 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle cuts out on idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Needs adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,209 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 40,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 40,041 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 84,379 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 39,785 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,348 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 38,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 37,586 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,974 miles

handbrake lever travel becoming excessive.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 34,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever travel becoming excessive.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2005 32,036 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corrosion

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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M549 MOH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M549 MOH, 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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M549 MOH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 October 1994.

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