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L892 FOM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,655 mi
Last recorded74,655 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL892 FOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,655 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking point areas and o/s/f subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,583 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 744,471 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,133 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel filter fitted under bonnet

offside rear side panel starting to corroded

slight corrision starting in floors

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,846 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 71,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

o/s front tyre in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,840 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,837 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,332 miles

rear brake pipes slight rusting

rear sub frame starting to rust

slight play in collumn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,552 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,188 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

excessive corrosion around o/s/f headlamp

excessive corrosion around o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 13 Aug 2007 67,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

excessive corrosion around o/s/f headlamp

excessive corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,003 miles

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust front flexi-pipe has been damaged

offside front wing rusty

rust on rear subframe

surface rust on front to rear brake pipe at rear

surface rust on outer sills

surface rust on rear brake pipes

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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L892 FOM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L892 FOM, 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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L892 FOM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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