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M696 KJW

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

1,896 mi
Last recorded1,896 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 KJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 1,896 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 1,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 96,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,219 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 96,210 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,884 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,883 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,989 miles

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

advise rear armms grease

o/s front floor corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2011 87,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

advise rear armms grease

o/s front floor corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,796 miles

all brake pipes has surface corrosion

floor has surface corrosion

front shock absorbers lower bushes has slight play

handbrake travil could be improved

rear indicators fading in colour

rear stop and side lights fading in colour

Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes has surface corrosion

floor has surface corrosion

front shock absorbers lower bushes has slight play

handbrake travil could be improved

rear indicators fading in colour

rear stop and side lights fading in colour

Pass 1 Aug 2009 79,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 77,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,066 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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M696 KJW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M696 KJW, 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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M696 KJW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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