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L522 UYJ

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,093 mi
Last recorded14,093 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 UYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 14,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 14,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 14,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,967 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 13,967 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 13,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 13,702 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 13,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 13,615 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 13,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 13,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,180 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 13,180 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,083 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 12,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,915 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 11,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,808 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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L522 UYJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L522 UYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L522 UYJ registered?

L522 UYJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L522 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L522 UYJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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