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L427 COM

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,040 mi
Last recorded7,040 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 COM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 7,040 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 7,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 7,019 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit in boot ,,in side vehicle and under bonnet (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper missing leaving sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion with 30 cms of rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trunion dust cover not secured (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trunion dust cover not secured (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to ridged pipe not clipped fully to all clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to various areas or sills and floor

Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,365 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front floors corroded

nearside outersill corroded heavily

nearside outersill rusted through by jacking point, outside prescribed areas

oil around engine

weld repairs to offside outersill heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,253 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,090 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,311 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,561 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 37,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,125 miles

Corrosion n/s/f sill(holed)

Corrosion o/o/f wing

Corrosion o/s/f sill

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,015 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion both outer seals

Fail 17 Jan 2006 36,015 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion both outer seals

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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L427 COM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L427 COM, 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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L427 COM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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