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M830 BLM

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM830 BLM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,545 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,519 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged severely kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement on subframe (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,413 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 53,413 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,167 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 43,156 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,388 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 37,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel line/brake pipe cover under n/s/f passenger floor loose.

tyres begining to perish and crack.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,127 miles

fuel line/brake pipe cover under n/s/f passenger floor loose.

tyres begining to perish and crack.

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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M830 BLM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M830 BLM, 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 M830 BLM registered?

M830 BLM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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