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L526 FOL

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,468 mi
Last recorded33,468 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 FOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 33,468 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to B post (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 33,352 miles

front tyres and ns rear tyre starting to perish and crack

ns doorstep slightly corroded

os outer sill corroded in non perscribed area

Pass 20 May 2014 33,148 miles

front tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 16 May 2013 33,018 miles

os outer sill showing signs of corrosion

tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 May 2013 33,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

os outer sill showing signs of corrosion

tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,954 miles

oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2011 30,904 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,886 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,711 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,869 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Exhaust tail pipe protruding excessivly from body dangerous to other road users

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,810 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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L526 FOL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L526 FOL, 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 L526 FOL registered?

L526 FOL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L526 FOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 FOL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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