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D8 ACK

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

5,802 mi
Last recorded5,802 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 ACK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 5,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 4,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 3,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 3,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 2,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 19,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 577 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,864 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,029 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,778 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,777 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front caliper damp

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,327 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

No bonnet fitted at time of test,

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,092 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,092 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,737 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

vechile showing signes of rust

Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,737 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,414 miles

rear of exhaust rubbing sub frame

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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D8 ACK is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D8 ACK, 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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D8 ACK is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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