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L10 VHJ

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,991 mi
Last recorded60,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 VHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,991 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 60,991 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,814 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sightly corroded around boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,453 miles

advise o/s sill rusty

coolant leak, poss water pump

Fail 1 Apr 2016 60,453 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s sill rusty

coolant leak, poss water pump

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,400 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,948 miles

front shock bushes slightly deteriated

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,655 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,655 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,806 miles

slight play in front ball joints

various corrosion under car

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,628 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

light corrosion under car

rear subframe been welded

Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,628 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

light corrosion under car

rear subframe been welded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,394 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 50,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 47,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 46,534 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 46,534 miles

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

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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L10 VHJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L10 VHJ, 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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L10 VHJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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