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L520 XLC

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,387 mi
Last recorded60,387 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 XLC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,387 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,362 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,831 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,734 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

initial rusting to offside outer sill

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

initial rusting to offside outer sill

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,436 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,115 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 50,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 43,184 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

signs of corosion on rear sub frame

Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,625 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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L520 XLC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L520 XLC, 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 L520 XLC registered?

L520 XLC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L520 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L520 XLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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