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L353 OET

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,918 mi
Last recorded54,918 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 OET
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,818 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,818 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,385 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 52,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,468 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 49,646 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

This vehicle has slight corrosion taking place in several areas of the vehicle but at the time of mot are not considered as excessive

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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L353 OET is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L353 OET, 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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L353 OET is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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