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L58 FPB

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,592 mi
Last recorded54,592 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL58 FPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,592 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,484 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2014 53,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,851 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,839 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 49,835 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn to 2/3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,046 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges

Chips In Windscreen

Major Oil Leaks From Oil Filter Housing

Offside Front Shock Absorber Lower Mount Bush Perishing

Rear Suspension Subframe Mount Rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,597 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,593 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,090 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Offside Rear Floor Pan Rusting

Offside Rear Subframe Rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,624 miles

minor corrosion to the underside

slight play from near side front upper ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,716 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 39,715 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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L58 FPB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L58 FPB, 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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L58 FPB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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