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L551 TVV

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,950 mi
Last recorded72,950 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 TVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,950 miles

Centre Rear exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,934 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs are rusty due to standing ?????

Fail 27 Oct 2011

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,451 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

underbody repairs and structure in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2008 72,444 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

throttle sticking

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,504 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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L551 TVV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L551 TVV, 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 L551 TVV registered?

L551 TVV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L551 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L551 TVV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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