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M956 AGO

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,907 mi
Last recorded70,907 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 AGO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer quarter panel corroded and outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery tray starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2022 70,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 69,412 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 69,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill not welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,364 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,143 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,034 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,879 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 65,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 65,779 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 65,779 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 63,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,341 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 62,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,510 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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M956 AGO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M956 AGO, 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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M956 AGO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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