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L685 EOC

1994 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,965 mi
Last recorded38,965 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 EOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,965 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,493 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,187 miles

NSR wheel arch corroded

OSR wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 37,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of second silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

NSR wheel arch corroded

OSR wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,973 miles

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

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

front floors becoming weak and corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,230 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,419 miles

Both rear tyres showing first signs of perrishing.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 33,419 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,535 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 32,507 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,470 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 22,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,925 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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L685 EOC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L685 EOC, 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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L685 EOC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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