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L504 ANP

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,136 mi
Last recorded84,136 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL504 ANP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,136 miles

Handbrake cables are running close to subframe

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,810 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake cables are running close to rear subframe

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,440 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake cable running close to subframe

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,008 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake hoses are close to suspension tie bars

Handbrake cables are running close to rear subframe

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,338 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake hoses are close to front suspension tie bars

Handbrake cables are running close to rear subframe

Slight play in steering rack and column bracket movement

jack is unsecured in boot and battery terminals are visable

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,642 miles

Handbrake cables close to subframe

Slight movement from steering column

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,168 miles

Front flexible brake hoses are running close to tie bars

Handbrake cables are running close to rear subframe

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,070 miles

Handbrake cables are running close too rear subframe

Slight play in steering rack on full lock

o/s/f flexible brake hose is running close to tie bar

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,663 miles

Centre heat shield is slightly loose on n/s

Handbrake cables are running close to rear subframe.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside n/s rear glove box (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f flexible brake hose is running close to tie bar.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,228 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 76,227 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under car coated in protective sealant

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,324 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,310 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam very dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front driving lights work on dip beam

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 23 May 2014 73,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

s/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2007 69,526 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 69,526 miles

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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,024 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 57,444 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 57,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L504 ANP is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L504 ANP, 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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L504 ANP is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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