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L195 GRN

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,752 mi
Last recorded58,752 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 GRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,752 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 58,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

all levels heavily greased

Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,560 miles

o/s front lower shocker bush deteriorating

slight movement in o/s n/s front lower ball joints

Fail 30 Sep 2016 58,539 miles

Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance n/s front lense incomplete (1.4.A.2e)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front oblong (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

o/s front lower shocker bush deteriorating

slight movement in o/s n/s front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,685 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 55,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,731 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,860 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 46,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,914 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,620 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise sills starting to corrode

front cross member under bumper corroded

rear valence under bumper corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,917 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L195 GRN is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L195 GRN, 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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L195 GRN is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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