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M59 AGC

1994 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

76,835 mi
Last recorded76,835 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 AGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to floor pan

Fail 21 Apr 2022 76,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 5 May 2021 76,767 miles

Offside Front Floor has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2021 76,765 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached cone/knuckle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,640 miles

All front suspension bushes perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 76,638 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All front suspension bushes perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 76,582 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 76,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,557 miles

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

rear valance corrded on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear valance corrded on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,377 miles

All 4 jacking points are starting to get corroded.

Front brakes are grabbing slightly.

Nearside front tyre is slightly perished.

Offside front floor pan starting to get corrosion on it.

Rear valance is corroded in both corners.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,845 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 75,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Very dim (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Emission's test not carried out due to water loss/overheating

Water pipe holed and leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,403 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,279 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 74,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 74,101 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 74,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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M59 AGC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M59 AGC, 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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M59 AGC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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