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M925 LNF

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,321 mi
Last recorded87,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM925 LNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 87,321 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F FLOOR/FOOT WELL AREA,N/S/F/FLOOR/SILL AREA,BOTH REAR FLOOR/SILL AREAS,N/S/R & O/S/R SIDE PANELS (ALL WITH IN 12in OF SUB FRAME MOUNTS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT MOUNT TO GEAR BOX LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,762 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sub frame mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 80,757 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sub frame mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,556 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 79,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 78,081 miles

corrosion appearing to both rear side panels & o/s/r floor-sub frame area`s

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,273 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 77,268 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear supports for rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,851 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill has excess corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

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

parking brake mechanism not working as intended at rear

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,903 miles

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

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

off side body sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,689 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,727 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,157 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,240 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,782 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,398 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,398 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 48,247 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,489 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,590 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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M925 LNF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M925 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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M925 LNF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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