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L40 ABO

1994 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,415 mi
Last recorded97,415 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 ABO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 97,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 97,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 97,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,466 miles

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded- rear wheel bearings slight play-front floor corroded-rear subframe corroded-rear and front chassie legs corroded-

Pass 29 May 2020 96,446 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,976 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,975 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,747 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 73,642 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)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,331 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 91,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 88,285 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 85,978 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 85,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure 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)

Pass 18 May 2007 82,492 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 82,492 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 78,367 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

seats slightly loose

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2006 78,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

seats slightly loose

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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L40 ABO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L40 ABO, 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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L40 ABO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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