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M594 KOV

1994 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM594 KOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks inner wall

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks inner wall

Fail 6 May 2016 65,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner knuckle (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks inner wall

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks inner wall

Fail 16 Apr 2016 65,054 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front top balljoint has slight play

emissions not tested due to cat missing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 64,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,514 miles

drivers front seat very stiff to move

Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,839 miles

corrosion appearing in boot floor pan

corrosion appearing in both front floor pans

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,957 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 59,943 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 59,937 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat belt buckle plastic broken

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,492 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 59,415 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,543 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 57,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M594 KOV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M594 KOV, 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 M594 KOV registered?

M594 KOV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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