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L488 XFB

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,230 mi
Last recorded19,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 XFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,234 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Sep 2010 19,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Nov 2009 19,050 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,050 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2007 19,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 16,113 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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L488 XFB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L488 XFB, 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 L488 XFB registered?

L488 XFB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L488 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 XFB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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