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M699 LYO

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,577 mi
Last recorded20,577 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM699 LYO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 20,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 19,803 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 19,803 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

boot floor & battery tray damaged

boot floor & o/s/r shock mounting & rear sub frame corrosion

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres very cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2015 19,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

boot floor & battery tray damaged

boot floor & o/s/r shock mounting & rear sub frame corrosion

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres very cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,226 miles

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

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

boot floor is very distorted

play in front suspension ball joints o/s and n/s

rear tyres are very cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2014 19,226 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

boot floor is very distorted

play in front suspension ball joints o/s and n/s

rear tyres are very cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,975 miles

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

boot floor distorted

slight corrosion rear sub frame

slight play front suspension joints

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,528 miles

boot floor distorted

corrosion rear subframe

os rack boot deterioated

slight play front suspension joints

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,107 miles

boot floor is very distorted

corrossion on rear subframe front subframe mount split

play in front suspension ball joints

Fail 20 Jun 2011 18,107 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)

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

boot floor is very distorted

corrossion on rear subframe front subframe mount split

play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,375 miles

corrossion on rear subframe

Fail 10 Jun 2010 17,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

corrossion on rear subframe

Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,386 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 16,386 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,170 miles

REAR EXHAUST IS VERY RUSTY

STEERING VERY STIFF †WHEEL BEARING NOISE FROM O/S FRONT . †FRONT TYRES ARE WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 14 Jul 2005 13,541 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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M699 LYO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M699 LYO, 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 M699 LYO registered?

M699 LYO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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