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L253 WVL

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,574 mi
Last recorded43,574 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 WVL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 43,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,574 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 43,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 43,574 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 43,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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L253 WVL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L253 WVL, 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 L253 WVL registered?

L253 WVL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L253 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 WVL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L253 WVL have outstanding finance?

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