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L959 NOS

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,475 mi
Last recorded58,475 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 NOS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 58,475 miles

Both O/S tyres perished & cracked

O/S/F & N/S/F floor corners rusty & holed outwith prescribed area

Fail 2 May 2018 58,452 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rackend ball joint excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both O/S tyres perished & cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Y piece joints leaking (7.1.2)

O/S/F & N/S/F floor corners rusty & holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,069 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front floorpan corroded and small hole at front corner (outwith prescribed areas)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front floorpan corroded and small hole at front corner (outwith prescribed areas)

Fail 17 May 2016 57,043 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement fouling exhaust not allowing full travel (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,956 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 55,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,098 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,098 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,420 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 54,420 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight plat at n/s steering joint

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,468 miles

slight corrosion on discs and brake pipes

subframe bushes soft

Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,759 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 45,742 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L959 NOS 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 53.3%.

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 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 L959 NOS, 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 L959 NOS registered?

L959 NOS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L959 NOS shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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