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L41 RME

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,444 mi
Last recorded93,444 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 RME
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,444 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened sub frame welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear sub frame weld repaiered (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,764 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,489 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe has had a welding repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 87,488 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake drum back plate insecure bolts loose (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Brake drum back plate insecure bolts loose (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe has had a welding repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,052 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2015 87,063 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 85,604 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 85,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE †O/S/ SUBFRAME MOUNT IN POOR CONDITION

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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L41 RME is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L41 RME, 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 L41 RME registered?

L41 RME is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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