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L186 GCG

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,255 mi
Last recorded40,255 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 GCG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 40,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,101 miles

Floor has been welded from inside unable to tell if its done properly.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 40,095 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mounting bolt missing, (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Floor has been welded from inside unable to tell if its done properly.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,928 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2014 38,672 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013
Pass 28 May 2012 37,201 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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L186 GCG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L186 GCG, 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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L186 GCG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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