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A5 ULE

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

46,095 mi
Last recorded46,095 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 ULE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,095 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Oil leak.

Underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 46,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Oil leak.

Underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,741 miles

Underside has slight corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,602 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Floor pans corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front inner wing corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,602 miles

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

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

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

Both outer sills corroded.

Floor pans corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front inner wing corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,251 miles

Engine oily

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2012 42,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine oily

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,235 miles

Both outer sills have slight corrosion

Both rear tyres cracking

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 41,235 miles

Both outer sills have slight corrosion

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,646 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 39,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,869 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,675 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 33,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2006 30,911 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,069 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 28,066 miles

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

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

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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A5 ULE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 A5 ULE, 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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A5 ULE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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