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L264 UAE

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

40,118 mi
Last recorded40,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL264 UAE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,118 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,107 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body coverd in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,089 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 40,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,885 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 39,883 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,916 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 38,916 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,339 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,665 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 27,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,527 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,367 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 21,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,428 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 19,426 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,712 miles

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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L264 UAE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L264 UAE, 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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L264 UAE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L264 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L264 UAE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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