MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion
various metal brake pipes surface rusted
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
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)
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)
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)
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
centre exhaust mounting broken (on rear subframe)
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)
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.
center exhaust mounting rubber becoming perished
o/s outer sill becoming corroded
slight blow on center exhaust joint
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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