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L234 JJX

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,473 mi
Last recorded62,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 JJX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,473 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 62,470 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brakes binding on o/s/f and n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 62,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 62,174 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,822 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheels, (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,817 miles

Central Front slight play in top of steering column

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 61,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,037 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,167 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak on engine,vac pipes splitting,corrosion on front lacking points/outer sills,tyres cracking,o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 54,110 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak on engine,vac pipes splitting,corrosion on front jacking points /outer sills,tyres cracking o/s front wearing on inner edge.front pads look low,brake fluid level low,hand brake high.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,739 miles

corrosion on jacking points and rear subframe. outer sills starting to bubble.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 48,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion on jacking points and rear subframe. outer sills starting to bubble.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,453 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe.

Manifold blowing at cylinder head.

Oil leak on engine.

Play in top steering column bush.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,272 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 37,379 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 37,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 35,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,395 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 32,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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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L234 JJX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L234 JJX, 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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L234 JJX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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