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L9 JPL

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,937 mi
Last recorded33,937 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 JPL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,937 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,365 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 27,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 24,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 24,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,325 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion to o/s step sill

Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 24,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,659 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,967 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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L9 JPL 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 71.4%.

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 L9 JPL, 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 L9 JPL registered?

L9 JPL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L9 JPL safe to buy?

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