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L987 MKY

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 MKY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,340 miles

offside rear brake

Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

advise off side rear tyre is cracking on outer side wall and center tread

Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

noise from steering column

Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,428 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

noise from steering column

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,774 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 46,774 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,994 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 44,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L987 MKY is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green 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 L987 MKY, 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 L987 MKY registered?

L987 MKY is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L987 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L987 MKY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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