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L132 FPL

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 FPL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 81,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,979 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 80,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 80,358 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both high beam flashes inop, but works normally

Fail 4 May 2022 80,358 miles

Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Main battery cable, rubbing on rear subframe (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working No washers working, has fluid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working Not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouls on chassis and drive shaft on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Twisted when wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both high beam flashes inop, but works normally

Front Headlamp aim too low Both low, adjusted ok (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 80,358 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2021 80,369 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,358 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,385 miles

Front Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable movement in lower colume sliding section (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,385 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower front panel rubbing on tyre on lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low below minimum standard (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel below limits (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower front panel hitting tyre on lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low below minimum standard (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords continus cut around periphery (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel below limits (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Obscured more than 50% (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel below limits (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi hose rubbing on anti roll bar (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable movement in lower colume sliding section (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,257 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 79,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,761 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 76,751 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust cat rattling

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake noisy when rotated

Fail 28 Jan 2015 76,245 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust cat rattling

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

offside rear brakes noisy when rotated

Pass 12 Jan 2014 75,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,311 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 75,300 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

os washer poorly aimed

osr backplate damp

Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,641 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,621 miles

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,224 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 66,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,491 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 65,491 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 61,738 miles

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

slight wear to front tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,642 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 58,642 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil leaks.

Front sub frame mounting bushes perished + slightly debonding.

Near side + off side floor pans starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear sub frame corroded.

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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L132 FPL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L132 FPL, 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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L132 FPL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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