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L357 GKE

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,897 mi
Last recorded44,897 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 GKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 44,896 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake requires service

Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,894 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 44,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 44,892 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 44,884 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 44,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,839 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,820 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,803 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,801 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,763 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,538 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 42,537 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,335 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,216 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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L357 GKE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 L357 GKE, 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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L357 GKE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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