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L830 LNF

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,098 mi
Last recorded47,098 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL830 LNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,094 miles

brakes need work only just meets legal standard

front panel surface rust

o/s sill surface rust

slight exhaust leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,093 miles

both sills front panel and rear subframe surface rust

Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,089 miles

minor exhaust leak from front pipe joint

surface rust on o/s sill and front panel

Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,089 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

minor exhaust leak from front pipe joint

surface rust on o/s sill and front panel

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,752 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 41,123 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 34,896 miles

n/s rear seat belt tidy bracket broken

Fail 30 May 2013 34,896 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear seat belt tidy bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,368 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 33,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,645 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 31,643 miles

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

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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L830 LNF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L830 LNF, 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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What year was L830 LNF registered?

L830 LNF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L830 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L830 LNF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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