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M969 XHY

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,917 mi
Last recorded81,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM969 XHY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,917 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges main battery lead rubbing through on sub frame as sub frame not secure (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame likely to become detached floor cracked excessive at rear of front sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2014 80,980 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 80,975 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 76,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 68,918 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,824 miles

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 63,556 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 58,806 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,801 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,887 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 55,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,507 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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M969 XHY is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M969 XHY, 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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M969 XHY is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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