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L199 PMT

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

36,473 mi
Last recorded36,473 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 PMT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 36,473 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp weak

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front - rear sill + jacking point corroded + holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front - rear sill + jacking point corroded + holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust mount defective rear

Pass 4 Dec 2024 36,472 miles

Corrosion to both rear lower body corners behind bumper.

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 36,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear lower body corners behind bumper.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 36,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to both rear lower body corners behind bumper.

Fail 7 Dec 2023 36,457 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to both rear lower body corners behind bumper.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 36,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury plastic wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to both rear lower body corners near bumper

Pass 13 Dec 2022 36,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Slight weep from o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 14 Nov 2022 36,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

osr suspension unit weeping slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2021 36,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks to inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under lamp unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust leaking at the front and rear sections

Fail 23 Nov 2021 36,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large cracks to inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under lamp unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust leaking at the front and rear sections

Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,388 miles

Both front suspension tie rods are slightly bent

Front sub-frame offside front mounting is deteriorating and nearing the limits

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating near to the limits (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 36,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer box leaking at splits (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front suspension tie rods are slightly bent

Front sub-frame offside front mounting is deteriorating and nearing the limits

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating near to the limits (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 36,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

car body corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,281 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded /holed (out of area)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (close to excessive) (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 36,267 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded /holed (out of area)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (close to excessive) (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,144 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn close to excessive (2.1.2c)

corrosion to rear subframe

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f outer sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area

Fail 22 Nov 2017 36,130 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete broken (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn close to excessive (2.1.2c)

corrosion to rear subframe

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f outer sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,012 miles

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2016 35,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of rear floor pan / heal panel (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,836 miles

front number plate damaged

slight bend to n/s/f tie bar

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 27 Nov 2015 35,836 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty stays on main beam (1.7.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

slight bend to n/s/f tie bar

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s inner uper rear part of front wheel arch

corrosion to o/s front wing

damage to front reg plate, LIMIT

heavy corrosion to o/s inner door shut, out of prescribed area

heavy corrosion to o/s inner uper rear part of front wheel arch

play in n/s lower swivel joint

play in n/s lower swivel joint, close to limit

Fail 3 Nov 2014 35,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s inner uper rear part of front wheel arch

corrosion to o/s front wing

damage to front reg plate, LIMIT

heavy corrosion to o/s inner door shut, out of prescribed area

heavy corrosion to o/s inner uper rear part of front wheel arch

play in n/s lower swivel joint

play in n/s lower swivel joint, close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door shut corroded through;but not in prescribed area

play in both front lower swivel joints

Fail 18 Nov 2013 35,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door shut corroded through;but not in prescribed area

play in both front lower swivel joints

Pass 1 Dec 2012 34,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 34,571 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 25 Nov 2011 33,754 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 33,729 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/f wing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,831 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside front lower wing

default non cat emissions test carried out

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch (front of)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,794 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,638 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,638 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,641 miles

front tie bars are slightly bent

near side outer sill corroded badly in places(very badly at front)

off side outer sill corroded near to limit in places.

off side upper and lower swivels have small amount of play in them.

rear sub frame bent slightyly.

small amount of play in near side front lower swivel..

Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

front tie bars are slightly bent

near side outer sill corroded badly in places(very badly at front)

off side outer sill corroded near to limit in places.

off side upper and lower swivels have small amount of play in them.

rear sub frame bent slightyly.

small amount of play in near side front lower swivel..

Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,438 miles

Both front tie rods are slightly bent.

Front number plate is damaged.

Slight play in front hub swivel joints.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,598 miles

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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L199 PMT is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 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 L199 PMT, 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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L199 PMT is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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