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L571 ELJ

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,130 mi
Last recorded46,130 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 ELJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,972 miles

exhaust system damaged but not blowing and fixed to the car.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,717 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,711 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,706 miles

all four tyre perished.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,594 miles

OS A panel rusty

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

Oil leak

repairs to floors difficult to see welds

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 44,594 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

OS A panel rusty

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

Oil leak

fluid on nsr brake back plate

repairs to floors difficult to see welds

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 44,440 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,063 miles

rust around rear subframe mounts

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,887 miles

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

floor pan patch repair to nearside center has incompleet weld but not with in perscribed area

floor pan patch repairs covered in underseal/Paint

Fail 9 Aug 2010 43,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

floor pan patch repair to nearside center has incompleet weld but not with in perscribed area

floor pan patch repairs covered in underseal/Paint

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,550 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 43,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 40,911 miles

ADVISE CHECK O/S REAR BRAKE-SLIGHTLT LOW

ADVISE REAR SUB-FRAME STARTING TO RUST

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,911 miles

ADVISE CHECK O/S REAR BRAKE-SLIGHTLT LOW

ADVISE REAR SUB-FRAME STARTING TO RUST

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,023 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 35,013 miles

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

Front number plate in poor condition

corrosion by offside rear suspension mount

front suspension tie bar bushes split

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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L571 ELJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L571 ELJ, 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 L571 ELJ registered?

L571 ELJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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