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M976 LAB

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM976 LAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,129 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside hand brake lever sticking on drum

Fail 24 Feb 2017 85,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush PEAR DROP (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (JACKING POINT) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (HOLE) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside hand brake lever sticking on drum

Pass 5 Jul 2014 85,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,802 miles

Water and oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Oct 2013 84,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Water and oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,930 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 80,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 79,914 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,217 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 75,201 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,780 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,593 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 64,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,232 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f wiper sdplit

Fail 10 Oct 2008 60,278 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front nnumber plate broken

o/s/f wiper sdplit

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,699 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2007 57,699 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2006 53,440 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 53,437 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front suspension low

rear sub framecorred

Pass 1 Oct 2005 53,066 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills very rusty but not holled

oil leak

slight wear in both front sub frame mountings

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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M976 LAB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M976 LAB, 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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M976 LAB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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