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L565 PFL

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

60,566 mi
Last recorded60,566 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 PFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,566 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 60,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2018 60,558 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported at rear of engine also some other wires are slightly insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported where the wires go through to the headlights are also starting to chafe both sides (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe front pear drops (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play drumstick ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and swivel securing nut insecure (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering column damaged and unserviceable column insecure where connected to steering rack (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch at the bottom where joining the sill sill is also a little soft (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front of doorstep (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive skuttle closing pannel (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wiper just clearing screen

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

Oil leak to engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,023 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 58,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,176 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panelling (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 57,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,447 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 56,447 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,294 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 54,294 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 52,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s CV boot slight leak

n/s steering rack boot perished

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,215 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s CV boot slight leak

n/s steering rack boot perished

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,149 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,378 miles

Tyres - both rear tyres and offside front tyres - treads low

fuel pipe under bonnet runs very close to exhaust

nearside front indicator faded

offside front sill corroded at front

Fail 25 Jul 2009 42,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyres - both rear tyres and offside front tyres - treads low

fuel pipe under bonnet runs very close to exhaust

nearside front indicator faded

offside front sill corroded at front

Fail 29 Jul 2008 40,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,105 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,105 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sills & floors corroded & holed in non-MOT prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 39,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,363 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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L565 PFL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 L565 PFL, 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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L565 PFL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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