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L235 XLE

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,349 mi
Last recorded56,349 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 XLE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 56,349 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 56,349 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,338 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,399 miles

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

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

start of corrosion both front floorpans

start of corrosion rear subframe

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,439 miles

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

oil leak

start of corrosion both subframes

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,219 miles

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

start of corrosion rear subframe

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,709 miles

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

start of corrosion rear subframe

Fail 2 Feb 2015 53,706 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

start of corrosion rear subframe

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,228 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

start of corrosion o/s/f of rear subframe

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,225 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

start of corrosion o/s/f of rear subframe

Pass 11 May 2012 50,559 miles

REAR SUBFRAME IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 10 May 2012 50,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

REAR SUBFRAME IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,147 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,147 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,673 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 49,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,681 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 46,681 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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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L235 XLE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L235 XLE, 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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What year was L235 XLE registered?

L235 XLE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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