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L249 TCM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 TCM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,769 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,724 miles

Both outer sills have areas of slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,558 miles

Front CV joints have the locking pins missing

Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front CV joints have the locking pins missing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,077 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 44,077 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2013 41,107 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,106 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,018 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes starting to corrode

free play in steering wheel

n/s sill starting to corrode

seats slightly insecure

slight free play top to bottom in both front wheels

slight movement in subframe bushes

small stonechips in screen

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,018 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

free play in steering wheel

n/s sill starting to corrode

seats slightly insecure

slight free play top to bottom in both front wheels

slight movement in subframe bushes

small stonechips in screen

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,348 miles

All joints and arms require greasing

Battery warning light illuminated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Radiator deterioated

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,978 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rack boot damp

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,272 miles

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2008 35,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,369 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 34,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 33,043 miles

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

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 TCM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L249 TCM, 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 L249 TCM registered?

L249 TCM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L249 TCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L249 TCM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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