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L57 YCU

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL57 YCU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,247 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 73,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 70,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 67,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hand brake light not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

front subframe has slight play while rocking the steering

nearside front and offside front lower ball joint covered in grease

nearside front and offside front track rod ends covered in grease

nearside front and offside front upper ball joint covered in grease

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wheel has slight play

Pass 3 May 2013 63,771 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 63,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 58,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,728 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 52,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,829 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 50,550 miles

Centre Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s cvgaiter insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,246 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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L57 YCU is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L57 YCU, 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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L57 YCU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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