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M57 XKU

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,380 mi
Last recorded42,380 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 XKU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,631 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 39,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,664 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,084 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2011 30,733 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,753 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 29,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,999 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,447 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 26,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XKU is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M57 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

M57 XKU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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