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L601 UPX

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,153 mi
Last recorded39,153 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 UPX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,153 miles

Engine oil level low,

Nearside door shut heavily corroded,

Slight play in offside front lower and nearside front upper ball joints,

Fail 7 Oct 2010 39,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil level low,

Nearside door shut heavily corroded,

Rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked,

Slight play in offside front lower and nearside front upper ball joints,

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,514 miles

front brake disk inner faces poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,514 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front brake disk inner faces poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 36,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front wheels pertruding arches.

Engine oil below minimum.

O/S/R brakes low effort.

Slight exhaust blow from down pipe joint.

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing.

Slight play in both front wheels(O/S- Lower swivel joint, N/S- Upper swivel joint.)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,228 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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L601 UPX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L601 UPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L601 UPX?

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What year was L601 UPX registered?

L601 UPX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L601 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L601 UPX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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