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D5 PCA

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

60,305 mi
Last recorded60,305 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 PCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 60,305 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,291 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 60,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,535 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,810 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,131 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,131 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 54,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,963 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 50,963 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,915 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,719 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 40,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,678 miles

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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D5 PCA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 D5 PCA, 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 D5 PCA registered?

D5 PCA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is D5 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 PCA shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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