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L223 DPK

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,155 mi
Last recorded36,155 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 DPK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,155 miles

OIL LEAK

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSIDE CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 36,032 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,936 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,058 miles

Front wiper starting to smear

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front wiper starting to smear

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,030 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 48,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 57,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,932 miles

Both front suspension trim heights are low

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 50,907 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front suspension trim heights are low

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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L223 DPK is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L223 DPK, 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 L223 DPK registered?

L223 DPK is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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