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L51 UEM

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 UEM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,776 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,364 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,299 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 80,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2012 80,660 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 79,260 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 79,258 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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,757 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 67,757 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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L51 UEM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L51 UEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L51 UEM registered?

L51 UEM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 June 1994.

Is L51 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 UEM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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