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L998 CTA

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,297 mi
Last recorded75,297 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 CTA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,297 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,291 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,956 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 74,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 68,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 68,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,234 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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L998 CTA 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 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 L998 CTA, 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 L998 CTA registered?

L998 CTA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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