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M639 UHL

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,135 mi
Last recorded76,135 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM639 UHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2012 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 76,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 98,786 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 98,642 miles

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

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)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 93,846 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 93,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 89,125 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 89,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 83,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,851 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 78,559 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 78,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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M639 UHL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M639 UHL, 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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M639 UHL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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