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L218 VGD

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,827 mi
Last recorded72,827 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 VGD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,221 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 71,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,588 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,599 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 65,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,893 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,654 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,643 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front sub frame rear mounting weak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,416 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,847 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,791 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

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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L218 VGD is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L218 VGD, 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 L218 VGD registered?

L218 VGD is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L218 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 VGD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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