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L274 HKJ

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 HKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valence / closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing and A-panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance / closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,737 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front A-panel and wing corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,030 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor / rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing and A-panel corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor / rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 76,917 miles

o/s/f top ball joint slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2017 76,770 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / toe board (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ toe board (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 61,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,677 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,647 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 527,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,146 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 49,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 47,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 47,071 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 43,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 May 2010 43,552 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2009 42,511 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres have extensive cracking in outer laayers of tyre as discussed

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer sill becoming corroded

Passenger door mirrro insecure, removed and pressed in door fixings and re fitted now ok

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 May 2009 42,511 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres have extensive cracking in outer laayers of tyre as discussed

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

Offside outer sill becoming corroded

Passenger door mirrro insecure, removed and pressed in door fixings and re fitted now ok

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 40,604 miles

Offside rear tyre has a lot of cracks in outer sidewall

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2008 40,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside rear tyre has a lot of cracks in outer sidewall

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 39,126 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 39,126 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust blow from center joint

Pass 8 May 2006 38,217 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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L274 HKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L274 HKJ, 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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L274 HKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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