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L524 CJF

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,440 mi
Last recorded32,440 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL524 CJF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 32,440 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 31,641 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 30,822 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 29,603 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 29,603 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,655 miles

Both O/S/F and N/S/F front sills corroded

O/S/F seatbelt buckle damaged but still capable of locking

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,777 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,100 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,192 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 14,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,061 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,959 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 13,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,593 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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L524 CJF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L524 CJF, 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 L524 CJF registered?

L524 CJF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L524 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L524 CJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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