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L483 SFM

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,070 mi
Last recorded14,070 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL483 SFM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 14,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 13,689 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 13,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 13,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 12,900 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 12,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 12,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 12,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,522 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 12,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 12,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shockers weak

washers weak

Fail 10 May 2018 12,481 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shockers weak

washers weak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 12,316 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers very weak

emissions high , co just passed

Fail 15 Jun 2017 12,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers very weak

emissions high , co just passed

Pass 11 May 2016 12,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 11,640 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 11,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 11,456 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 11,088 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

oil leak

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2013 11,081 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

oil leak

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid off max

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,719 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 8,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,880 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 8,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,284 miles

O/S and N/S sills corroded but not holed

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,072 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 8,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 7,864 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 7,864 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 7,584 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 7,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L483 SFM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L483 SFM, 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 L483 SFM registered?

L483 SFM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L483 SFM safe to buy?

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