MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,107 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside radius arm sticking
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside radius arm sticking
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear radius arm sticking
rear subframe corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear swing arm sticking grease required
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L278 PEC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 L278 PEC, 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 L278 PEC registered?
L278 PEC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 May 1994.
Is L278 PEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L278 PEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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