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M912 LNF

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

51,817 mi
Last recorded51,817 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM912 LNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,927 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,391 miles

O/S front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Rear subframe damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades split slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2009 48,390 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S front tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Rear subframe damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades slightly split.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,729 miles

rear subframe slight corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2008 45,729 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,663 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

creaking underneath

drivers door movement when shut

exhaust solid mounted

gear box steady insecure

movement in front sub/frame front mountings

offside front inner wing ,sub/frame mounting area slight damage

washers poor direction

Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,670 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 41,670 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 8 Nov 2006 41,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M912 LNF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M912 LNF, 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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M912 LNF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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