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L497 ANP

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,890 mi
Last recorded21,890 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 ANP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 21,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 21,655 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle extensively modified- body and front and rear suspension

Fail 1 Sep 2021 21,655 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative when ignition turned off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inboard suspension pivot arm bush - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater missing x2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle extensively modified- body and front and rear suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2019 21,440 miles

Heavily modified - custom built vehicle

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2018 20,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,445 miles

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,805 miles

vehicle heavily modifidy

Fail 20 May 2015 11,793 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 20 May 2015 11,793 miles

vehicle heavily modified

Fail 27 Mar 2007 95,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L497 ANP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L497 ANP, 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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L497 ANP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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