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L539 XWP

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,791 mi
Last recorded37,791 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 XWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,423 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch rust

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf + nsr + osr (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2020 36,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low nsf + osf (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch rust

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf + nsr + osr (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 34,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 23,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 13,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,115 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 12,115 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 May 2012 11,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 11,602 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 11,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 11,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,835 miles

EXHAUST HAD BEEN HIT AND IS PUSHED BACK BUT WELL MOUNTED

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2008 10,315 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 10,314 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,742 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 9,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 9,094 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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L539 XWP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L539 XWP, 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 L539 XWP registered?

L539 XWP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L539 XWP safe to buy?

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