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L496 TFL

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,371 mi
Last recorded25,371 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 TFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 25,371 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 25,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,270 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 25,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,128 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 25,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,747 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 24,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 23,947 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

all brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,339 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,404 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 1,738 miles

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

oil leak

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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L496 TFL 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 80%.

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 L496 TFL, 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 L496 TFL registered?

L496 TFL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L496 TFL safe to buy?

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