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L296 ONO

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,645 mi
Last recorded31,645 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 ONO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,645 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 81,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,174 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,174 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,175 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,170 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

N/s/f lower swivel slight play.

Slight play in steering rack inner ball joints.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,845 miles

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

slight play in top and bottom swivels

Fail 17 Jun 2008 66,842 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise play to both lower and top swivals

Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,835 miles

nearside `a` section starting to corrode

slight freeplay in steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2006 66,826 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

cat test not conducted,no lambda sensor

nearside `a` section starting to corrode

slight wear in steering rack

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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L296 ONO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L296 ONO, 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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L296 ONO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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