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L814 BCU

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,668 mi
Last recorded89,668 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 BCU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,342 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 76,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 68,438 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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L814 BCU is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L814 BCU, 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 L814 BCU registered?

L814 BCU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L814 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L814 BCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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