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L389 HUW

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 HUW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,126 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 53,128 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,317 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 49,961 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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L389 HUW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green 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 L389 HUW, 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 L389 HUW registered?

L389 HUW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L389 HUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L389 HUW 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.

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