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L40 JOB

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

57,546 mi
Last recorded57,546 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 JOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,546 miles

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

Rear both tyres are worn on outer edges

Fail 5 May 2026 57,546 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 7 May 2025 56,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 56,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 54,928 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 54,912 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion holes front middle and rear inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front full beam and fog lights slightly affecting headlamp (o/s/f)

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,694 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 53,694 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,557 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 52,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,258 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,203 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 49,176 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,705 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,376 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,869 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,861 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 39,861 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,607 miles

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

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

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 JOB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 JOB, 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 JOB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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