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M688 NOG

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,925 mi
Last recorded59,925 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 NOG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,925 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 59,925 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,285 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 57,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,733 miles

both rubber bushes on upper sub frame slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2006 61,733 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 61,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Aug 2005 58,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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M688 NOG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M688 NOG, 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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M688 NOG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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