MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres perishing
offside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside front floor excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
nearside front floor excessively corrroded outwith prescribed areas
nearside front tyre perishing
nearside front tyre perishing
offside front doorstep excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
offside front doorstep excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
offside front floor excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
offside front floor excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
offside rear tyre perishing
offside rear tyre perishing
rear floor slightly corroded
rear floor slightly corroded
rear subframe slighlty corroded
rear subframe slightly corroded
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside front floor excessively corrroded outwith prescribed areas
nearside front tyre perishing
offside front doorstep excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
offside front floor excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
offside rear tyre perishing
rear floor slightly corroded
rear subframe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front and rear floors corroding
both front tyres perishing on side walls
nearside front tyre perishing on side wall
offside front door step corroded out within prescribed area
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front and rear floors corroding
both front tyres perishing on side walls
nearside front tyre perishing on side wall
offside front door step corroded out within prescribed area
nearside front tyre perishing on side wall
nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre perishing on side wall
nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front and rear floor corroding
nearside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
front and rear floor corroding
nearside rear tyre perishing
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L229 TAS is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 L229 TAS, 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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L229 TAS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1994.
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