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L481 XWP

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 XWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,680 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 98,679 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 98,407 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 98,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,039 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 98,037 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Speedometer not fitted (6.7.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,881 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

high beam warning lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,769 miles

offside front tyre low

rear subframe surface rust

chip screen

nearside front indicator pale

nearside front tyre worn to limit

Fail 6 Mar 2008 63,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip screen

nearside front indicator pale

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre low

rear subframe surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play front hubs

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,078 miles

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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L481 XWP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L481 XWP, 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 L481 XWP registered?

L481 XWP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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