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M674 TVW

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,861 mi
Last recorded86,861 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM674 TVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

In my opinion, this vehicle should not be driven on public roads.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,376 miles

nearside front,nearside rear and off side rear tyres all cracking on sidewalls

Fail 19 Mar 2014 81,369 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front,nearside rear and off side rear tyres all cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Dec 2012 77,994 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,384 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 74,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,006 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 73,006 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 70,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,963 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 69,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,266 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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M674 TVW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M674 TVW, 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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M674 TVW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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