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L977 OYB

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,556 mi
Last recorded64,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 OYB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,556 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 64,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,444 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,736 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 85,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 83,697 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,697 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,399 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 82,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,847 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 79,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 78,572 miles

n/s/r shock slightly soft

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Fail 20 Jan 2006 78,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f door step corroded

n/s/r shock absorber soft

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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L977 OYB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L977 OYB, 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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L977 OYB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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