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M57 BSD

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,989 mi
Last recorded75,989 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 BSD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,989 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,989 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,792 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,122 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 73,121 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,900 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 70,820 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,576 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 68,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,512 miles

as before

Fail 11 Jun 2007 65,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,457 miles

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

oil leak

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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M57 BSD is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M57 BSD, 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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What year was M57 BSD registered?

M57 BSD is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 1994.

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