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L961 LMJ

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,907 mi
Last recorded40,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 LMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 40,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 39,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 37,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,067 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion around jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Split in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 16 Dec 2020 37,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion around jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower panel/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Split in nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,612 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))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,831 miles

Nearside Rear subframe has been welded

Offside Rear subframe has been welded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 48,831 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear subframe has been welded

Offside Rear subframe has been welded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,965 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 47,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,550 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 45,550 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 43,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,031 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 39,031 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,841 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,841 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,593 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 33,191 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,191 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,232 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/R FLOOR TO SILL

VERY SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR OF MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE

VERY SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS

Fail 17 Jun 2010 32,232 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/R FLOOR TO SILL

VERY SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR OF MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE

VERY SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,670 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,654 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,286 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wings corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,277 miles

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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L961 LMJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L961 LMJ, 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 L961 LMJ registered?

L961 LMJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 July 1994.

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