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L824 PHE

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

711 mi
Last recorded711 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL824 PHE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 711 miles

all floor/ underside has various rust also unable to fully view underside due to covering

Fail 28 Feb 2014 711 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

all floor/ underside has various rust also unable to fully view underside due to covering

Pass 22 Dec 2012 97,942 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 97,883 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front upper bump stops missing

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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L824 PHE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L824 PHE, 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 L824 PHE registered?

L824 PHE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L824 PHE safe to buy?

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