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L582 GOL

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,680 mi
Last recorded60,680 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL582 GOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 60,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,442 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,518 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,377 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,861 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 49,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

cat internals loose/rattling, also loose baffles mid/rear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight cut/damage

rear subframe offside repaired by wielding, nearside slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2011 45,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

cat internals loose/rattling, also loose baffles mid/rear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight cut/damage

rear subframe offside repaired by wielding, nearside slight corrosion

Fail 25 May 2011 44,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front exhaust mounting bracket snapped

rear subframe weld repaired and slight corrosion to n/s webbing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,807 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 43,807 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 42,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,823 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 40,823 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 39,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 38,055 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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L582 GOL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L582 GOL, 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 L582 GOL registered?

L582 GOL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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