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L179 EPJ

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,435 mi
Last recorded45,435 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 EPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,435 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 44,983 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 44,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 44,125 miles

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

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Fail 16 Sep 2017 44,112 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both to low and fouling vehicle structure (2.4.C.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis fouling on rear (2.4.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

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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L179 EPJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L179 EPJ, 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 L179 EPJ registered?

L179 EPJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L179 EPJ safe to buy?

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