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M586 VAJ

1995 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM586 VAJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 92,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,351 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,088 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 88,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

customer has advised us of engine age for the emission criteria

handbrake travel high

n/s headlamp poor image

o/s/f tie bar bent

screenwash poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 May 2017 84,966 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

customer advised us of engine age for emissions criteria

front brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp pattern poor

n/s/f front subframe mount poor bonding

o/s/f tie bar bent

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

screen wash poor

wiper blades poor

Fail 16 May 2017 84,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp pattern poor

n/s/f front subframe mount poor bonding

o/s/f tie bar bent

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,537 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet not fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,029 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,356 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 67,356 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)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,432 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 65,432 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)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M586 VAJ is a 1995 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 M586 VAJ, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M586 VAJ registered?

M586 VAJ is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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