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M585 VJL

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

455 mi
Last recorded455 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 VJL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 455 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckel (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 97,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,609 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 93,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,138 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 84,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,101 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 80,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,177 miles

o/s kick panel corroded

rear subframe has been welded do not know why

Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,170 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe has been welded

Fail 24 Jul 2008 75,133 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe has been welded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,084 miles

surface rust on n/s/r + o/s/r subframe

Fail 23 Jul 2007 71,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface rust on n/s/r + o/s/r subframe

Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,704 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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 VJL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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