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L965 FON

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,148 mi
Last recorded94,148 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 FON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 94,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,260 miles

underside of car heavy surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2008 84,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,174 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 79,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L965 FON is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L965 FON, 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 L965 FON registered?

L965 FON is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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