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L605 GOX

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,290 mi
Last recorded107,290 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL605 GOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 106,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 104,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,245 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,474 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 6,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 4,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 2,514 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 24,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,548 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,673 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,602 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 92,333 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 92,311 miles

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 Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,953 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2006 87,390 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2006 87,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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L605 GOX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L605 GOX, 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 L605 GOX registered?

L605 GOX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L605 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L605 GOX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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