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L232 ORA

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,290 mi
Last recorded49,290 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL232 ORA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 49,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 49,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 48,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,055 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 48,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp not working All position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 47,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,231 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,154 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,824 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 42,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing spit pin missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,596 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 34,550 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in ball joints , rear number plate poor

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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L232 ORA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L232 ORA, 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 L232 ORA registered?

L232 ORA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1994.

Is L232 ORA safe to buy?

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