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M978 GKH

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,251 mi
Last recorded46,251 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 GKH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,074 miles

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre starting to crack on side walls

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,058 miles

All brake pipes in poor condition

Car is generally corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe badly corroded

front subframe bushes in poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All brake pipes in poor condition

Car is generally corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe badly corroded

front subframe bushes in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,726 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 43,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,263 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise condition of rear subframe

advise rear number plate condition

Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,263 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise condition of rear subframe

advise rear number plate condition

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,895 miles

Brake pipes from master cylinder have surface corosion

Engine is leaking oil

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,053 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,394 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 32,394 miles

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

advise off side front washer aim

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,065 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,402 miles

advise 4x tyres on 2mm

near side front wiper split

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,783 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 29,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise tyres getting low

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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M978 GKH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M978 GKH, 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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M978 GKH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 September 1994.

Is M978 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M978 GKH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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