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M48 LDA

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 LDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,575 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 73,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 72,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,327 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf sill slightly corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,552 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,552 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,042 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,941 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,958 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,956 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

limited inspection of sills due to underseal

none cat vehicle built 1994

Fail 5 Mar 2008 48,496 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

limited inspection of sills due to underseal

none cat vehicle built 1994

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,014 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,014 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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M48 LDA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M48 LDA, 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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M48 LDA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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