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L881 PVG

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,541 mi
Last recorded70,541 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL881 PVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,541 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 68,508 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,544 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 62,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 58,899 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2007 58,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2006 55,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L881 PVG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L881 PVG, 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 L881 PVG registered?

L881 PVG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L881 PVG safe to buy?

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