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L771 FTG

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,398 mi
Last recorded70,398 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL771 FTG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Aug 2013 70,398 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2008 63,048 miles

175/50/13 n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrossion in boot

corrossion on o/s/f sill

fuel cap seal perishing slightly

minor exhaust blow from front section/middle joints

n/s/f steering rack gaiter splitting

n/s/f top ball joint has slight movement

o/s/f outer c.v boot splitting

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight movement and slightly noisy

oil around engine/gearbox

rear silencer has minor blow

rear silencer rubbers perishing

slight movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight movement in o/s/r bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,358 miles

front radius arm bushes starting to perish

n/s/f wipers starting to split on edges

slight play in front subframe bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,323 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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L771 FTG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L771 FTG, 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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L771 FTG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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