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L161 DKM

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,433 mi
Last recorded20,433 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 DKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 20,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 20,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 19,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 19,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 19,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 19,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on offside front outer sill section.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 19,188 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on offside front outer sill section.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,053 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 19,053 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,925 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in nsf hub bearing

slight play in osf lower swivel joint

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,676 miles

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

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

both rear tyres show signs of cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,297 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

Fail 8 Mar 2012 18,291 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,766 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing [cracking/splitting]

offside front mounting of front sub-frame slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,261 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,396 miles

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

nearside front hub/swivels have wear

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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L161 DKM 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 87%.

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 L161 DKM, 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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L161 DKM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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