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L20 TYB

1995 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,894 mi
Last recorded62,894 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 TYB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,270 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,270 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,453 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,452 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,520 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,519 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 58,496 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s o/sill corroded treat asap

o/s reart sub fram corroded treat asap

play starting o/s rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 52,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside and offside sills have been repaired unable to fully check due to underseal and filler

offside rear radis arm stiff

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,333 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 50,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front subframe bushes has slight movement where the rubber has corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 447,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 44,702 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L20 TYB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 L20 TYB, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L20 TYB registered?

L20 TYB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 December 1995.

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