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M556 KNY

1994 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

34,701 mi
Last recorded34,701 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 KNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 119,540 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 335,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 335,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres pershed

Pass 14 Mar 2012 329,792 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 329,751 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,968 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,968 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,808 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 25,808 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

boot catch faulty

corrosion nsf front panel

corrosion nsf of bonnet

corrosion rear bumper area

hole osf outer wing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,498 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 25,498 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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M556 KNY is a 1994 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M556 KNY, 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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M556 KNY is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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