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M829 LVP

1994 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 LVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,416 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 81,414 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 91,316 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 79,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 76,580 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 76,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,073 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside front brake discs are corroding on insides

nearside front upper shocker mounting bracket is corroding

offside rear suspension radius arm has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,420 miles

both front inner splash panels corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2008 59,418 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front inner splash panels corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,138 miles

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

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

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

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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M829 LVP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M829 LVP, 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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M829 LVP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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