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L516 UNG

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,706 mi
Last recorded59,706 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 UNG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 59,706 miles

Rear tyres perished

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and n/s rear outer sill

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,458 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 59,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 58,622 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 7 May 2013 57,248 miles

rear subframe rusty

Fail 7 May 2013 57,248 miles

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,852 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 54,455 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 53,013 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 53,013 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,266 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,485 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 49,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 47,723 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 47,723 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 45,179 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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L516 UNG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L516 UNG, 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 L516 UNG registered?

L516 UNG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L516 UNG safe to buy?

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