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C104 DXN

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,252 mi
Last recorded83,252 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 DXN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,252 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,632 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front seat locking device not working

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear swing arm bush seized in arm

catalyst touching body

Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,615 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

n/s/f seat not locking down

o/s/f seat base collapsed

Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,901 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 79,899 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,068 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f cv boot leaking grease

Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f cv boot leaking grease

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,849 miles

play in steering column

screen damage

Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,843 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

play in steering column

screen damage

slight play in o/s/f top suspension ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,976 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

advise wierd noise from front brakes

check suspension at rear suspect incorrectly assembled

Pass 20 May 2010 70,252 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 66,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2009 66,804 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 63,782 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 62,345 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 61,927 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 61,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C104 DXN is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C104 DXN, 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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C104 DXN is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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