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L45 GYX

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,469 mi
Last recorded38,469 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 GYX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 38,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 38,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 36,817 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiring close to tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 36,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiring close to tyre

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 32,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 28,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,970 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 27,969 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seat /belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,762 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 27,761 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,358 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside mirror missing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 27,358 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,301 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,218 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,149 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,254 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,671 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,651 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,889 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 17,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

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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L45 GYX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L45 GYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L45 GYX registered?

L45 GYX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L45 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L45 GYX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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