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L879 WLE

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 WLE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,351 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,698 miles

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

body rust

front floors and jacking points corroded

oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

body rust

front floors and jacking points corroded

oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2014 74,414 miles

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

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

engine / gearbox sub-frame has slight side to side movement

Fail 29 Nov 2014 74,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine / gearbox sub-frame has slight side to side movement

Pass 31 May 2014 72,254 miles

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

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

engine oil low

slight movement in front upper subframe mounts

washer jets weak

Fail 30 May 2014 72,254 miles

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

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

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

engine oil low

slight movement in front upper subframe mounts

washer jets weak

Fail 17 May 2014 71,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine oil low

slight movement in front upper subframe mounts

washer jets weak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,682 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mount missing

n/s/f track rod end worn

n/s/r top shock top mount not visable

o/s/f track rod end worn

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

wear front subframe bushes

wear n/s/r radius arm bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2013 67,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mount missing

n/s/f track rod end worn

n/s/r top shock top mount not visable

o/s/f track rod end worn

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

wear front subframe bushes

wear n/s/r radius arm bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,533 miles

major oil leak

play in offside rear raduis arm bearing

Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

major oil leak

play in offside rear raduis arm bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,625 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 48,555 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,903 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 41,878 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L879 WLE is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L879 WLE, 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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L879 WLE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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