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L345 ONO

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,922 mi
Last recorded64,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL345 ONO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 64,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear mount sub frame to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear sub frame mount to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 64,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear mount sub frame to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear sub frame mount to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 64,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,845 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 64,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,756 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sub frame to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,745 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended Reel jammed, belt won't move (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,337 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 Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,065 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 84,065 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 59,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,678 miles

ADISED both outer sills rusty

ADVISED battery insecure

ADVISED front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 57,678 miles

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

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

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

ADISED both outer sills rusty

ADVISED battery insecure

ADVISED front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 57,466 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 57,466 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,276 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,116 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 52,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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L345 ONO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L345 ONO, 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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L345 ONO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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