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L363 SCA

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,363 mi
Last recorded39,363 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL363 SCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 39,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 38,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,908 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 37,908 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,108 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 37,108 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 36,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,300 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 35,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,016 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,010 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,545 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,530 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L363 SCA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L363 SCA, 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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What year was L363 SCA registered?

L363 SCA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L363 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L363 SCA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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