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L205 OSF

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

50,764 mi
Last recorded50,764 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 OSF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 50,764 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

various metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 29 May 2018 50,764 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre floor corroded near exhaust heatshield (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose on front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

various metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 30 May 2017 50,120 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both rake pipes greased

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 50,120 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both rake pipes greased

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear both tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,441 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 49,439 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak under engine

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,764 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken (on rear subframe)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mounting broken (on rear subframe)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting split but exhaust adequately supported.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,094 miles

center exhaust mounting rubber becoming perished

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

slight blow on center exhaust joint

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,998 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 43,998 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,993 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 43,993 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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L205 OSF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L205 OSF, 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 L205 OSF registered?

L205 OSF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L205 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 OSF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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