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M640 RFA

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,005 mi
Last recorded83,005 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 RFA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 83,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 81,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 80,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s front around headlight (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 80,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s front around headlight (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s front floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,757 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,608 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 43,608 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,571 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 RFA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RFA, 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 M640 RFA registered?

M640 RFA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M640 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M640 RFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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