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L342 GUK

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,756 mi
Last recorded68,756 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 GUK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,756 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 68,743 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes waxed oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan area/not affecting brakes/steering or suspension/not with in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside waxed oiled

Pass 5 May 2022 68,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slightly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside off vehicle waxed oiled

Fail 19 Apr 2021 68,357 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slightly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside off vehicle waxed oiled

Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various locations; underside of body (6.1.B.2)

Large objects on rear seats unable to test seat belts

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,088 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion Various locations; underside of body (6.1.B.2)

Large objects on rear seats unable to test seat belts

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,689 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 63,687 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,562 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 62,560 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,805 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 55,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,260 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 47,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,912 miles

Centre 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.

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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L342 GUK is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L342 GUK, 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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L342 GUK is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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