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L163 ULG

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

26,983 mi
Last recorded26,983 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 ULG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 26,983 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted Both n/s and o/s hoses twisted and hitting front suspension arms (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Not been tightened up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Grill missing

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 24,822 miles

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded , but not to excess

slight movement in top engine steady bar bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2018 21,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged but not excessive (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at T piece (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake reaching end of reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 12,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 10,857 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 10,854 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inside door holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead holed (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inside door holed (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers do not park obstructing drivers view (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Reconditioned engine fitted from a 1989 1275 cooper, Carried out a pre 1992 emission test

Fail 2 Dec 2014 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Reconditioned engine fitted from a 1989 1275 cooper, Carried out a pre 1992 emission test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 1,494 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 1,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,968 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 87,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,770 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,770 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,475 miles

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

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

front sub frame mounts req; engine mounts erq;

grease up rear hand brake linkage and free off

Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,754 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,513 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 66,972 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 66,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 64,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,378 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 60,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L163 ULG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 L163 ULG, 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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L163 ULG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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