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L50 MOC

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,488 mi
Last recorded97,488 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 MOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 97,488 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange fixing nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rusted & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,260 miles

both front a posts corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 90,170 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt reqs replacing soon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear fog light wires insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusty hole in battery tray

Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusty hole in battery tray

Fail 17 Nov 2021 85,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements light on switch (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusty hole in battery tray

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r fog lamp not working wiring disconnected

Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r fog lamp not working wiring disconnected

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,112 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,110 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 73,740 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/12 bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 70,957 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r12 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 70,955 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r12 (4.1.E.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside front 2mm 165/60r12 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,309 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 56,563 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

front of rear subframe corrosion both sides

gearbox selector oil seal leaking

n/s/r fog not working

plastic covers fitted over outersills

Pass 3 May 2012 51,269 miles

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

plastic covers on outter sills

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,891 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,185 miles

body damage many places & nearside front fog light also hood holed

Fail 4 Nov 2009 45,177 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

body damage many places & nearside front fog also hood holed

fog light switch intermitantly works

tyres offside front & nearside rear bald on outter edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,002 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,142 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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L50 MOC is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L50 MOC, 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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L50 MOC is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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