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L13 OOS

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,570 mi
Last recorded17,570 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 OOS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 17,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 17,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 17,484 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,225 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 17,225 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,136 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,508 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 16,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,017 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 16,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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L13 OOS is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L13 OOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L13 OOS registered?

L13 OOS is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L13 OOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 OOS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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