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M976 NKO

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,086 mi
Last recorded61,086 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM976 NKO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 61,086 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 61,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front top knuckle rubber deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,794 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion to front floor area

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 58,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front corrosion to front floor area

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,870 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear panel subframe area (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,231 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,893 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 56,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,664 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,222 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 46,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,540 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 39,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear valance corroded

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 NKO 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 70.6%.

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 M976 NKO, 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 M976 NKO registered?

M976 NKO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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