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L237 EWO

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 EWO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,814 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise n/s front lower ball joint

hand brake cable corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 94,807 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise n/s front lower ball joint

hand brake cable corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 94,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,607 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 94,607 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Subframe mounts worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,410 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,783 miles

both inner sills corroding

n/s front brake hose slight twisted

oil leak

rear sub frame corroding

tempiary repair to center exhaust

Fail 7 Feb 2015 93,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both inner sills corroding

n/s front brake hose slight twisted

oil leak

rear sub frame corroding

tempiary repair to center exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,695 miles

slight lift in n/s/f ball joint

slight movement in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,476 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,266 miles

intermittent fault with the lighting switch

n/s rack boot cracked and perished

Fail 26 Feb 2008 87,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust emissions not tested due to condition of the exhaust system

front tyres getting close to limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering column switches slightly loose

surface corrosion of various areas

Pass 3 Oct 2006 79,887 miles

Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L237 EWO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L237 EWO, 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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L237 EWO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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