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M796 NRJ

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,854 mi
Last recorded19,854 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 NRJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 19,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UPPER ENGINE STEADY BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 1 Feb 2023 19,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 19,723 miles

Offside brake hose ferrule has advanced corrosion.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All passenger seats and passenger seat belts not fitted. ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 19,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside front brake hose ferrule has advanced corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All passenger seats and corresponding seat belts not fitted. ()

Pass 30 May 2014 19,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 18,509 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 18,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,453 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 12,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,781 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,192 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 10,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 10,545 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough ok at test.

Fail 6 Dec 2005 10,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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M796 NRJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M796 NRJ, 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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M796 NRJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 December 1994.

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