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L817 VAP

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 VAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,138 miles

Offside rear shock has negligable damp effect.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

offside rear shock has negligable damp effect

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,556 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 87,556 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,235 miles

all flashers faded

both outer sills corroded and n/s door step

slight play in n/s/r radius arm.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,754 miles

Front 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 66,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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L817 VAP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L817 VAP, 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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L817 VAP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 July 1994.

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