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M693 YGJ

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,974 mi
Last recorded53,974 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 YGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,974 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,511 miles

Nearside sill corroded

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

offside sill corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,400 miles

Engine stabiliser is worn

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 51,385 miles

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

Both front floors heavily corroded/ damaged and holed

Engine stabiliser is worn

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 44,643 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,714 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 42,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

some corrosion around sills and floor areas.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,740 miles

o/s rear sub-frame getting corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,423 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 35,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,307 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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M693 YGJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M693 YGJ, 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 M693 YGJ registered?

M693 YGJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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