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L138 NHL

1994 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,342 mi
Last recorded71,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 NHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 71,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 71,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 70,709 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 70,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 70,238 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 70,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,463 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 69,463 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,073 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 67,616 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 7,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 66,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,817 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,817 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 65,757 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,401 miles

n/s front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 57,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 52,504 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 52,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

both front seats loose

slight exhaust leak

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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L138 NHL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L138 NHL, 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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L138 NHL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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