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L957 EKJ

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,007 mi
Last recorded73,007 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 EKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,007 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened blacked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened blacked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 72,995 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached slab mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached slab mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened blacked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened blacked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,596 miles

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

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front lower tie rod loose

sills and flooring patched

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,204 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,783 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,343 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,377 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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L957 EKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L957 EKJ, 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 L957 EKJ registered?

L957 EKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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