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L905 XVV

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL905 XVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,943 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 83,939 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 79,892 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 75,481 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 75,480 miles

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

unable to complete emissions test

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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L905 XVV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L905 XVV, 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 L905 XVV registered?

L905 XVV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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