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L265 WUY

1994 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,002 mi
Last recorded2,002 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 WUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 2,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion coverd in underseal

Pass 20 May 2024 19,186 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner door seal corroded

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

underbody coverd in underseal

Fail 20 May 2024 19,186 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner door seal corroded

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

underbody coverd in underseal

Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Underside Of Vehicle Covered In Undersill

Fail 25 May 2022 100,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Repairs to under-body covered in under-sill

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,911 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 99,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Wishbone (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Wishbone (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 99,788 miles

Front 1 washer jet working

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement signs of wear in needle rollers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas floor and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 99,788 miles

Front 1 washer jet working

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement signs of wear in needle rollers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stays on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas floor and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 99,787 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush/bearing stiff

Fail 1 Dec 2017 98,206 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only quadrant siezed (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush/bearing stiff

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 96,428 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 96,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 6,125 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 6,124 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion both front floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 6,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion both front floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 4,839 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 4,781 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 2,171 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 2,171 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,003 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,104 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 97,100 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,688 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 91,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,587 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 88,454 miles

accelarater sticking

Fail 5 May 2006 88,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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L265 WUY is a 1994 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L265 WUY, 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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L265 WUY is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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