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L249 JDB

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,246 mi
Last recorded64,246 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 JDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,246 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,140 miles

advise both sil been welded

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

advise o/s sil been welded

advise welding to n/s/r subframe been welded

Fail 13 Feb 2008 64,138 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both sil been welded

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,125 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 64,125 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play in n/s and o/s rear radious arms †slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing †various engine oil leaks

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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L249 JDB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L249 JDB, 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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L249 JDB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 1994.

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