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L743 KVS

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,336 mi
Last recorded96,336 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 KVS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 96,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,711 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 93,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 89,124 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2009 89,086 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)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

off side front wing corrosion advise

Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,915 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 85,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 79,523 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 79,503 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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L743 KVS is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L743 KVS, 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

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What year was L743 KVS registered?

L743 KVS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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