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L227 FKM

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,103 mi
Last recorded61,103 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 FKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 61,103 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 61,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SubFrame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 60,985 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mounting slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack End Slight Play In Ball Joint

Pass 5 Jun 2021 60,101 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,546 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot Slight Detoriated

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV Boot Slight Detoriated

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 57,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 47,416 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 46,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,145 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 42,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2006 36,796 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L227 FKM 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 80%.

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 L227 FKM, 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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L227 FKM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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