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M710 DMR

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,622 mi
Last recorded61,622 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM710 DMR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,622 miles

Boot lid insecure.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor adjacent to nsr front subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded to white. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 61,622 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Hanging out of boot lid. (1.9.2a)

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Grille assembly loose and sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/body holed adjacent to front passenger reel and sill seatbelt mounts. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Window aperture/body holed adjacent to nearside rear upper belt anchorage. (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Red! (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor/valance adjacent to rearmost subframe mounting. (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Boot lid insecure.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor adjacent to nsr front subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded to white. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,059 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded but not holed or excessively weak.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Floor corroded but not holed or excessively weak.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,181 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 55,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,085 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 55,082 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,666 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 May 2012 51,477 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 51,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,597 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 48,583 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 41,975 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

offside outer sill generaly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,164 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre de-void of tread on shoulder

battery cable under vehicle has a insecure mount

Pass 9 May 2008 31,820 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 31,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,982 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2007 29,981 miles

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

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

entire underside of vehicle is showing early signs of corrosion

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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M710 DMR is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M710 DMR, 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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M710 DMR is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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