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L851 DTX

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,235 mi
Last recorded54,235 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 DTX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn on edges and close to limits

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,379 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,698 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,792 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S inner and outer sill holed.Corrosion on N/S 'A' panel.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,098 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 39,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,746 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 37,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L851 DTX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L851 DTX, 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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L851 DTX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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