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L801 AKH

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,329 mi
Last recorded72,329 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 AKH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2023 67,780 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Covered In grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 67,758 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Covered In grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,734 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,315 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,110 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 65,105 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,038 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Fail 20 Aug 2019 65,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer floor to sill holed and corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake service.

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 64,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake service.

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

parking brake service advised

Fail 22 Jun 2016 64,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside suspect n/s head light fitted in wrong (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

parking brake service advised

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,077 miles

wrong milage was recorded at time of test number 898696894168 and correctmilage is 64077

Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,271 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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L801 AKH is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L801 AKH, 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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L801 AKH is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 April 1994.

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