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L851 JAO

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,504 mi
Last recorded51,504 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 JAO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 51,504 miles

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

front subframe, n/s/f mounting seperated

intermittent fault on alarm, causing electrical issues, recommend removal of alarm.

light switch intermittent fault

n/s scuttle panel at bas of screen holed but outside prescribed areas.

rear subframe corroded and weak but not holed.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 51,504 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front subframe, n/s/f mounting separated.

light switch intermittent fault

n/s scuttle panel at base of screen holed but not within prescribed areas

rear subframe corroded and weak but not holed.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 51,491 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 51,483 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 JAO is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 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 L851 JAO, 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 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L851 JAO registered?

L851 JAO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L851 JAO safe to buy?

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