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L448 COM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,069 mi
Last recorded48,069 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 COM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,999 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,936 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

rear sub frame & body corrodeing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 43,936 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

rear sub frame corrodeing

upper engine tie bar loose

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,869 miles

several areas of underside corrodeing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,787 miles

rear sub frame corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear sub frame corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2008 43,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,642 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,450 miles

body corrodeing

Fail 30 Nov 2007 43,449 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

body corrodeing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,984 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 43,191 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,013 miles

o/s front sill is corroding and the front bulk is showing corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2006 43,013 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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L448 COM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L448 COM, 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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L448 COM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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