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L79 SJK

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,770 mi
Last recorded65,770 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 SJK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 65,770 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 65,662 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 65,658 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 65,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,033 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 65,014 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 63,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,310 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 61,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 59,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 58,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,842 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,613 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 41,613 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,259 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 31,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,233 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,226 miles

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

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,142 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,141 miles

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

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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L79 SJK is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L79 SJK, 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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L79 SJK is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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