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L229 TAS

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,285 mi
Last recorded87,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 TAS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,358 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 84,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,637 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 87,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,414 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 87,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,956 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on side wall

nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall

Fail 19 Sep 2013 86,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,850 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 86,844 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,699 miles

front and rear floor corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2011 86,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,253 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,276 miles

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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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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