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M733 JPL

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,604 mi
Last recorded62,604 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM733 JPL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,604 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 62,600 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,896 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills have light corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,979 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion not affecting braking or steering

subframe has light corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,978 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion not affecting braking or steering

subframe has light corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,168 miles

sills and subframes/suspension mounts corroded,oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2010 57,168 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills and subframes/suspension mounts corroded,oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,662 miles

all shocker bushes perished

drivers seat worn

front number plate damage

nearside rear tyre limit and perished inner edge

slight play nearside rear radius arm

surface rust rear subframe

Fail 19 Jun 2009 56,662 miles

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

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

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

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

all shocker bushes perished

drivers seat worn

front number plate damage

nearside rear tyre limit and perished inner edge

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

slight play nearside rear radius arm

surface rust rear subframe

Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,261 miles

front indicators pale

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

slight play nearside rear radius arm

surface rust rear subframe

Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,260 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front indicators pale

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

slight play nearside rear radius arm

surface rust rear subframe

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,935 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

slight free play in near side rear radius arm and near side front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,647 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 53,647 miles

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

small area of rust on drivers side of rear sub frame

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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M733 JPL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M733 JPL, 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 M733 JPL registered?

M733 JPL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 December 1994.

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