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M585 JOL

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 JOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 72,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,011 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 71,770 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 71,770 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 71,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,661 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

under vehicle structure heavily under sealant hard to inspect

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre side wall perished and cracked

n/s/front under wheel arch corroded and holed

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,512 miles

n/s/f under wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,512 miles

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

n/s/f under wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,123 miles

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,123 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,583 miles

slight movement in n/s/f top and bottom ball joints

slight movement in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,583 miles

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

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

slight movement in n/s/f top and bottom ball joints

slight movement in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,580 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f under wheel arch corroded and hole

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,708 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,708 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)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,920 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,431 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,209 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 48,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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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M585 JOL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M585 JOL, 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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M585 JOL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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