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L175 SVG

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,091 mi
Last recorded75,091 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL175 SVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,091 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,782 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

No rear seats fitted to car

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 62,164 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,865 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 55,845 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,248 miles

Oil leak

vehicle structure heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Apr 2012 54,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle structure heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 51,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 48,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 48,432 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,299 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 39,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,792 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 30,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,200 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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L175 SVG is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 L175 SVG, 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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L175 SVG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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