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M640 LDB

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

19,633 mi
Last recorded19,633 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 LDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,633 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 19,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,916 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,469 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,192 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 18,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,424 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 8 Oct 2012 17,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,009 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 17,009 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,158 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,706 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 11,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,538 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 8,538 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,819 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 5,819 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 41,094 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 41,094 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 37,059 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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M640 LDB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 M640 LDB, 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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M640 LDB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M640 LDB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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