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L873 ABB

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,496 mi
Last recorded45,496 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 ABB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 45,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 45,476 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect some components

welding repair heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,023 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holded within 30cm of nearside rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holded within 30cm of nearside rear suspension/subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect some components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills+floor pans (6.1.A.1)

corrosion under front wheel arch close to front tie rod mounting(non structural)

dust cover missing from n/s rear shock absorber

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes...covered with sealer

Fail 4 Oct 2016 40,288 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake cables both sides (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills+floor pans (6.1.A.1)

corrosion under front wheel arch close to front tie rod mounting(non structural)

dust cover missing from n/s rear shock absorber

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes...covered with sealer

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,739 miles

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

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)

advise all brake pipes undersealed unable to full inspect

Fail 5 Oct 2015 38,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise all brake pipes undersealed unable to full inspect

Fail 24 Sep 2015 38,734 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill not fully welded along floor line (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan near sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill not fully welded along floor line (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front discs in poor condition

unable to fully check brake pipes due to under seal

Pass 8 May 2014 35,558 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 35,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 May 2013 31,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f floor and outer sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 29,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 27,793 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 27,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 27,735 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking badly

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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L873 ABB is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L873 ABB, 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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L873 ABB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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