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L471 HDA

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,478 mi
Last recorded53,478 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 HDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 53,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 53,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 52,726 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 52,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 52,726 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 52,726 miles

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

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,256 miles

All tyres showing signs or perishing

Front registration plate cracked but readable

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,207 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,771 miles

rear subframe has some corrosion

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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L471 HDA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L471 HDA, 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 L471 HDA registered?

L471 HDA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L471 HDA safe to buy?

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