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L586 JNF

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,384 mi
Last recorded36,384 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 JNF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 36,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 30,259 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 25,263 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,659 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 23,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 28 May 2013 23,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,177 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 23,177 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 22,745 miles

slight corrosion on rear subframe

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

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

n/s sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 May 2010 22,216 miles

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

fuel pipe corrosion

n/s o/s front A post corrosion

n/s outer sill corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,837 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 21,837 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 21,476 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 21,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 20,509 miles

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

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

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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L586 JNF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L586 JNF, 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 L586 JNF registered?

L586 JNF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 1994.

Is L586 JNF safe to buy?

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