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MEZ 776

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,609 mi
Last recorded40,609 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 776
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 40,609 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 40,603 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 40,495 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 40,573 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear brake leaking from the 2x copper washers. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,528 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

exhaust lambda sensor,wiring loom and plug is fitted very low and exposed on underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,904 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,125 miles

number plate too low used de cellerometer to do brake result

o/s cv gator badly cracked

o/s/f inner wheel arch has slight rust

wheels on limit of arches

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,364 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 32,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,262 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 29,235 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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MEZ 776 is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MEZ 776, 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 MEZ 776 registered?

MEZ 776 is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is MEZ 776 safe to buy?

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