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L283 OWC

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,318 mi
Last recorded93,318 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 OWC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 93,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,894 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear suspension arm stiff

diffrent types of wheel nuts fitted (poss non alloy wheel type)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 92,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear suspension arm stiff

wheel nuts difront tipes

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,219 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

longtitudinal brake pipe poorly secured

o/s front hose slightly twisted

o/s tyre walls starting to perish

rear subframe starting to rust

Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

longtitudinal brake pipe poorly secured

o/s front hose slightly twisted

o/s tyre walls starting to perish

rear subframe starting to rust

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,612 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 89,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,442 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 88,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,046 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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L283 OWC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L283 OWC, 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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L283 OWC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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