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L956 BNX

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,430 mi
Last recorded110,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 BNX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,430 miles

Offside headlamp beam image just met the requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2021 7,292 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 7,292 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,613 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,164 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge 145/70/12

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,568 miles

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2015 83,563 miles

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

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,780 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 72,508 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,054 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,540 miles

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

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

both sides front & offside rear tyres on legal limit - 1.6mm

Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,536 miles

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

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

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

both sides front & offside rear tyres on legal limit - 1.6mm

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,227 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,805 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 34,805 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

main beam switch will not flash lamps but opperates fine other wise

Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,941 miles

both front tyres slightley worn on inner sides

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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L956 BNX is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L956 BNX, 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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L956 BNX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L956 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L956 BNX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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