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L967 LAO

1994 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,202 mi
Last recorded82,202 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL967 LAO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,202 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 81,691 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 81,691 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,184 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 80,184 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 15 Aug 2016 79,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 79,575 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,516 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 77,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,508 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,390 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 68,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 66,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,045 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

under body corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 66,042 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

under body corroded

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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L967 LAO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L967 LAO, 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 L967 LAO registered?

L967 LAO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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