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L45 JJV

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,560 mi
Last recorded89,560 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 JJV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 89,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 87,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 84,530 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 80,662 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish, but ok at time of test.

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2010 80,662 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to perish, but ok at time of test.

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 74,912 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 74,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,126 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 72,055 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)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering column apears to be moving on pinion shaft pinch bolt may be loose

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,537 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 67,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 62,630 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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L45 JJV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L45 JJV, 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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L45 JJV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 1994.

Is L45 JJV safe to buy?

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