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L505 JVN

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,257 mi
Last recorded92,257 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 JVN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,257 miles

Front Number plate cracked, but not likely to be misread

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,249 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,236 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 92,219 miles

Brake servo retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,149 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,858 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,828 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 36,828 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,584 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 83,574 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,797 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 81,787 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)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 70,681 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 11 May 2006 70,671 miles

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)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

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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L505 JVN is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L505 JVN, 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 L505 JVN registered?

L505 JVN is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L505 JVN shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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