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M665 VSP

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,681 mi
Last recorded13,681 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM665 VSP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 13,681 miles

slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2017 8,420 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 8,370 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

floor on both sides in poor condition at all welding points

fuel lines badly corroded

sill feeling soft

Pass 21 Sep 2016 4,534 miles

bump stop deteriorated

floors corroded

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated slightly

sills corroded

steering wheel cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21 miles

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

offside front bump stop missing

steering wheel cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,717 miles

battery box corroded

bump stop missing at offside front

wooden steering wheel has slight cracks

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,208 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 90,558 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,156 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 84,128 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 84,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,065 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 80,043 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,984 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 75,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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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M665 VSP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M665 VSP, 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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M665 VSP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M665 VSP safe to buy?

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