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L590 PRF

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,167 mi
Last recorded45,167 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 PRF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,265cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

service and parking brake low efficiency

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper locking washer missing top swivel

Offside Front Upper washer missing on swivel joint

Offside Rear small holes in floor require attention

Rear valance corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 44,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill rusted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper locking washer missing top swivel

Offside Front Upper washer missing on swivel joint

Offside Rear small holes in floor require attention

Rear valance corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,462 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 44,462 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,600 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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L590 PRF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,265cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L590 PRF, 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 L590 PRF registered?

L590 PRF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L590 PRF safe to buy?

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