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L812 YDU

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,548 mi
Last recorded34,548 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 YDU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 4 Apr 2014 34,542 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,118 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 31,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,128 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 27,128 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,100 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 18,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,454 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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L812 YDU is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L812 YDU, 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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L812 YDU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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