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L399 OAU

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,939 mi
Last recorded44,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 OAU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2022 44,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,420 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 41,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2018 40,802 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in upper engine steady bar bushes

slight play in nearside and offside upper and lower front ball joints

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,288 miles

Both dip beam patterns just met requirements

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2016 35,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Battery cable (1.9.2a)

Both dip beam patterns just met requirements

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,451 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,852 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 14,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,613 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 14,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,089 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 14,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,482 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 13,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,682 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

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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L399 OAU is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L399 OAU, 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 L399 OAU registered?

L399 OAU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L399 OAU safe to buy?

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