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L463 VLR

1994 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL463 VLR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 74,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 73,600 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 72,959 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 72,935 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,162 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 70,499 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 70,496 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,697 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,056 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,303 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,284 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,361 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 47,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,849 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,102 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,775 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 44,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 44,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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L463 VLR is a 1994 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L463 VLR, 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 L463 VLR registered?

L463 VLR is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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