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M946 TOE

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM946 TOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,664 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

advise battery secured in deep battery tray but not with strap

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,656 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light AND NEARSIDE (1.2.1e)

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush AND NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER TREAD

advise battery secured in deep battery tray but not with strap

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,518 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,517 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 48,510 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

cable tied to exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,965 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,333 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,326 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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M946 TOE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M946 TOE, 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 M946 TOE registered?

M946 TOE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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