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L15 GDN

1998 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,763 mi
Last recorded59,763 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 GDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,763 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 59,754 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside handbrake cable routing wrong

Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,026 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Some corrosion starting on sills

Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,244 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 57,244 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L15 GDN is a 1998 Rover Mini in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 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 L15 GDN, 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 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L15 GDN registered?

L15 GDN is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is L15 GDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 GDN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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