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M966 XBP

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,239 mi
Last recorded48,239 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 XBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 48,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 47,913 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 47,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,665 miles

CARBURETOR FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Front GEARBOX EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE

Front WASHERS SLOW TO WORK

NOTE --- NO EXACT MATCH FOUND FOR EMISSIONS NO CATALYST OR SENSORS FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

STEERING COLUMN BUSH SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Fail 26 Jul 2018 46,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle RUBBING ON FULL LEFT HAND LOCK (5.2.3 (f))

Front EXHAUST MOUNTING ON GEAR BOX BROKEN BUT SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE

Front WASHERS SLOW TO WORK

Upper STEERING COLUMN BUSH SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,008 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front METAL PIPE HANGING FROM CATALYST

Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,015 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 46,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 42,842 miles

outer sills to floor corroding

front to rear live battery cable chafed by hand brake cable.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

boot floor panel corroding.

rear foot brake effort has considerable imbalance.

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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M966 XBP is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M966 XBP, 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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M966 XBP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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