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M851 DNH

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,132 mi
Last recorded14,132 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 DNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 14,132 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 135,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 120,802 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 12,046 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,707 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

screw in nearside and offside rear tyre

slight movement in nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 14 Oct 2011 87,707 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

screw in nearside and offside rear tyre

slight movement in nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,299 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front brakes disc's worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2010 70,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front brakes disc's worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,934 miles

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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M851 DNH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M851 DNH, 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 M851 DNH registered?

M851 DNH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1994.

Is M851 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M851 DNH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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