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L501 TTR

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,392 mi
Last recorded64,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 TTR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 64,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 64,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,392 miles

cov er sills shields

Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,392 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 64,392 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery Clamp Missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative With Ignition Off or On (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high +3% (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers Mounting detached (10.1 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track Rod End (Lock Nut) (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high +1% (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers Mounting detached (10.1 (c))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track Rod End (Lock Nut) (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Wipers Jam in vertical position (3.4 (a))

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Battery Cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,347 miles

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. The offside rear wing is also quite corroded within 30cm of the subframe mounting. Remedial repairs are recommended

nearside headlight unit is loose but not insecure

nearside rear tyre has a stepped tread but is getting quite worn on the outer edge

possible oil leaks in the engine bay

Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,347 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. The offside rear wing is also quite corroded within 30cm of the subframe mounting. Remedial repairs are recommended

nearside headlight unit is loose but not insecure

nearside rear tyre has a stepped tread but is getting quite worn on the outer edge

possible oil leaks in the engine bay

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,707 miles

both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges. Because of this they are getting close to the limits of wear

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are recommended

fuel cap seal is cracking

nearside front indicator lens is damaged but does not show white light to the front of the vehicle

nearside headlight unit is loose but not insecure

slight brake binding on the offside rear roadwheel

various underbody suspension/steering bushes etc are cracking

vehicle has a bodykit fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges. Because of this they are getting close to the limits of wear

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are recommended

fuel crack seal is cracking

nearside front indicator lens is damaged but does not show white light to the front of the vehicle

nearside headlight unit is loose but not insecure

slight brake binding on the offside rear roadwheel

various underbody suspension/steering bushes etc are cracking

vehicle has a bodykit fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,246 miles

all suspension dust covers deteriorated

minor oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

wipers slightly poor conditon

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipe ferrals slightly corroded

nearside indicator damaged

offside and nearside rack gator slightly deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

shock absorber bushes perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,204 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion underside

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,204 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion underside

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 54,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre outter wall kirbed

Fail 3 May 2006 54,828 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L501 TTR 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 L501 TTR, 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 L501 TTR registered?

L501 TTR is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 January 1994.

Is L501 TTR safe to buy?

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