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L724 BRG

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,337 mi
Last recorded74,337 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL724 BRG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,678 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 73,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

corrosion around offside rear window - seat belt mounting area

corrosion to both door shuts

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to offside outer sill

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2016 723,423 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan corroded & holed outside prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear upper & lower quarter panel corroded

Offside wiper poor

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 72,334 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut multiple places weakening prescribed area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded close to excessive

Offside Front door shut corroded close to excessive

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded close to excessive

Offside Rear Upper quarter panel under window seal corroded close to excessive

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 71,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear parking brake recording little effort

Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear parking brake recording little effort

Pass 16 May 2014 70,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,074 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

parking brake lever slightly impeded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,987 miles

corrosion to both a panels

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to windscreen slam panel

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,307 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both headlight beam images poor

corrosion to both front wings

slight corrosion to front lower panel

Fail 25 Jan 2012 66,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both headlight beam images poor

corrosion to both front wings

slight corrosion to front lower panel

Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,068 miles

same as previous vt32

Fail 24 Aug 2006 55,068 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front of both outer sills corroded

hand brake cables corroding

some under body corrosion

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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L724 BRG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L724 BRG, 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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L724 BRG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 July 1994.

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