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L400 JMS

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

15,167 mi
Last recorded15,167 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 JMS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 15,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,360 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 12,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 12,397 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,340 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 94,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,532 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,423 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emmsion added

rear reg number plate light dirty

Fail 25 Jul 2009 69,310 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,957 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,957 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 64,752 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,611 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 62,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 60,421 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 57,962 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 57,962 miles

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

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

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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L400 JMS is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L400 JMS, 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 L400 JMS registered?

L400 JMS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 July 1994.

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