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M452 LJA

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

11,464 mi
Last recorded11,464 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 LJA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 11,464 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2022 11,201 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND UNDER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 11,186 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND UNDER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER AND UNDER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS AND DOOR STEPS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 10,136 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front to rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 10,136 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front to rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 9,535 miles

Exhaust emissions right on limits

Heavy surface corrosion outer sills

Surface corrosion front and rear subframes

Pass 30 May 2019 8,908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 8,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 8,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 8,646 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 25 May 2017 8,646 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 8,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,203 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 7,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,813 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 6,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,578 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 4,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age of engine unknown pre cat test carried out

Pass 5 May 2007 4,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

age of engine unknown pre cat test carried out

Pass 22 May 2006 3,117 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2006 3,117 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M452 LJA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 M452 LJA, 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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M452 LJA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1994.

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