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L819 PUB

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 PUB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 55,644 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2012 54,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,188 miles

battery flat or faulty

boot difficult to open

electrice cooling fan lose

fan belt lose and perished

metal brake rusty in places

r/n/s arm worn

rear subframe rusty

rear tyres worn at iner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2011 54,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery flat or faulty

boot difficult to open

electrice cooling fan lose

exhaust lose at manifold and front bracket missing

fan belt lose and perished

metal brake rusty in places

r/n/s arm worn

rear subframe rusty

rear tyres worn at iner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,016 miles

electric cooling fan lose (one of three fixings)

exhaust very rusty and blowing in three places

fan belt badly perished

metal brake pipes rusty in places

n/s wiper poor

n/s wiper poor

oil leak

rear tyres low on tread 2.5 mm

underside very rusty in places esp rear subframe and inner wheel arches

wear noted in r/n/s arm bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,824 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 53,824 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,206 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 53,206 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

loose battery leaking in boot

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,146 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 51,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,247 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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L819 PUB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L819 PUB, 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 L819 PUB registered?

L819 PUB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L819 PUB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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