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L170 EPG

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 EPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,223 miles

floor pans corroded

front number plate cracked

rear sub-frame corroded may need attention soon

slight play in both front upper and lower ball joints

stone chips in windscreen

welding repairs to rear sub-frame

Pass 19 Jul 2008 70,160 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

heavy age cracking n/s rear tyre

play in steering column top mount

rear floorpan corroded

rear subframe corroded heavily

Fail 1 May 2008 70,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

advance movement in both front seats

both front seatbelts frayed

both headlighjt aims on upper limits

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front number plate cracked

front sub-frame mouting bushes age cracking

heavy engine oil leaks

large stone chip in windscreen

n/s/r light discoloured

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 62,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

windscreen chipped to legal limit

Fail 4 May 2007 62,908 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen chipped to legal limit

fuel cap seal perished

rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 55,889 miles

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

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

offside boot floor corroded

offside rear tyre tread uneven wear and just above legal limit

slight up and down movement in steering wheel

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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L170 EPG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L170 EPG, 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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L170 EPG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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