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L457 EAB

1994 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,902 mi
Last recorded14,902 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 EAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 14,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 14,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 14,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 14,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 14,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 14,668 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 14,502 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 14,502 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 13,347 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 13,127 miles

Alternator drive belt starting to fray

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills both starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 12,769 miles

Slight corrosion to both outer sills.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 12,565 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,319 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,662 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,760 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 8,760 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Possible air leak around air filter box.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 7,447 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 7,447 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Air con radiator fitted where Vin plate should be, moved to revers side of bonnet.

Front suspension low due to exstra weight of accesories etc, if affecting tyre wear surgest up ratting to gas shocks!!

Near side front tyre starting to wear on inside and outside edges close to legal limit.

Off side outer sill starting to corrode.

Old style headlamps fitted, not good pattern.

Spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,940 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 6,921 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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L457 EAB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L457 EAB, 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 L457 EAB registered?

L457 EAB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L457 EAB safe to buy?

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