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M97 TET

1994 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,636 mi
Last recorded41,636 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 TET
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 41,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,137 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,318 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 25,318 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

slight play all front balljoints

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,171 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 22,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,161 miles

o/s/rear h/brake requires attention

o/s/rear service brake requires attention

Fail 5 Aug 2011 18,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear h/brake requires attention

o/s/rear service brake requires attention

Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,608 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 15,608 miles

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

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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M97 TET is a 1994 Rover Mini in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M97 TET, 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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M97 TET is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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