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L973 EPM

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,507 mi
Last recorded3,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 EPM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 3,507 miles

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

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

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

front subframe mountings worn

main battery supply lead under floor hanging low.

rear subframe not aligned

right front steering rack gaitor securing clip loose

Fail 27 May 2015 3,492 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

front subframe mountings worn

main battery supply lead under floor hanging low.

rear subframe not aligned

right front steering rack gaitor securing clip loose

Pass 7 May 2014 1,220 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 97,039 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 97,039 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010
Fail 24 Nov 2010

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,715 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 83,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,375 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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L973 EPM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L973 EPM, 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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L973 EPM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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