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M579 NOA

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,532 mi
Last recorded93,532 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 NOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,213 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 894,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

non standard front sub frame/ mount fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2019 89,410 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bind on nearside rear wheel/brake

non standard front sub frame/ mount fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside floorpan distorted from previous jacking error, not within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,297 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside floorpan distorted from previous jacking error, not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,799 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,692 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,634 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,187 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,143 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight 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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M579 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M579 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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M579 NOA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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