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L875 HDV

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL875 HDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,664 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,084 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,471 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 62,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2017 62,341 miles

All 4 tyre walls cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,223 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

corrosion noted on both outer sills.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

corrosion noted on both outer sills.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,561 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,114 miles

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

offside front outer sill corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,079 miles

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

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,153 miles

N/s Steering rack gaitor split / loose

Fail 20 Oct 2010 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/s Steering rack gaitor split / loose

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,759 miles

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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L875 HDV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L875 HDV, 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 L875 HDV registered?

L875 HDV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L875 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L875 HDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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