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L615 JMJ

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,913 mi
Last recorded36,913 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL615 JMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion on outer sill's both side's.

Fail 5 Sep 2019 36,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion on outer sill's both side's.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,623 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split and perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split and perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,403 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Nearside Rear tyre - slight cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre 2-3 mm tread depth and slight cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2017 36,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Nearside Rear tyre - slight cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre 2-3 mm tread depth and slight cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,968 miles

Offside Rear tyre 23 years old

Front tyres cracking and 7 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 7 years old

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 35,966 miles

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

Front tyres cracking and 7 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 7 years old

Offside Rear tyre 23 years old

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre ....... outer edge wearing

offside front tyre ....... edges wearing

Fail 11 Jun 2015 34,777 miles

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

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre ....... outer edge wearing

offside front tyre ....... edges wearing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,938 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 33,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,120 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 29,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,330 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 26,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,212 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 17,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,837 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 12,102 miles

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

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

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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L615 JMJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L615 JMJ, 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 L615 JMJ registered?

L615 JMJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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