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L418 PBF

1994 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,371 mi
Last recorded61,371 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 PBF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 61,371 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 60,869 miles

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills to foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills to foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 60,869 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills to foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills to foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,345 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers wearing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four outer foot wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose valance bracket onto inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head by brake master cylinder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 59,748 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers wearing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four outer foot wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose valance bracket onto inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head by brake master cylinder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,070 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,551 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 58,551 miles

Emissions not tested badly misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,110 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 58,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,565 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 57,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,663 miles

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 56,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 55,188 miles

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

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

main beam warning light not working

Pass 13 May 2014 53,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 49,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,042 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 48,042 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2010 46,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 43,689 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 43,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 41,028 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 41,028 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 May 2007 38,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 38,442 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 35,681 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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L418 PBF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L418 PBF, 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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L418 PBF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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