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L908 MGX

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,209 mi
Last recorded80,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 MGX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 80,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

a pillar corroded

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

fuel line protector loose

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,745 miles

battery tray corroded and holed battery still secure

nearside front floor panel corroding

nearside rear floor behind bumper corroded

nearside rear quarter floor panel corroding

offside front floor panel corroding

offside rear quarter floor panel corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,274 miles

Battery tray corroded and holed - battery secure at time of test

Nearside rear floor behind bumper corroded - not yet affecting vehicle structure

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,271 miles

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

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

Battery tray corroded and holed - battery secure at time of test

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

Nearside rear floor behind bumper corroded - not yet affecting vehicle structure

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,432 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 77,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,243 miles

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

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

battery box corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,243 miles

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

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery box corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,969 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 14,968 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,562 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,950 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 62,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,930 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 58,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,007 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,007 miles

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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L908 MGX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L908 MGX, 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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L908 MGX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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