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M620 ALX

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,597 mi
Last recorded65,597 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM620 ALX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,597 miles

N/S lower door shut corroded

N/S/F floor damaged and corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both door handle release buttons stiff

both front brake discs corroded

both lower doors corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,589 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both lower doors corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

N/S lower door shut corroded

N/S/F floor damaged and corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both door handle release buttons stiff

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 61,130 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,165 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,869 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,261 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,951 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 39,785 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 39,710 miles

n/s front lower balljoint slight play

n/s outer sill corrded outside prescribed area

o/s outer sill corroded close to excessive

slight play in o/s and n/s front top balljoints

Pass 15 May 2006 39,574 miles

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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M620 ALX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M620 ALX, 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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M620 ALX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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