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L594 NHL

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,264 mi
Last recorded60,264 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL594 NHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,264 miles

under side heavlily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,228 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end locking nut is not tight allowing movement between the track rod and the track rod end. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle underbody undersealed including brake pipes, fuel lines and suspension components.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily-under sealed

Fail 22 Aug 2023 60,157 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength blow drivers footwell / floor pan (marked in orange) appears to be not seam welded on previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily-under sealed

Fail 23 Feb 2023 60,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front water loss on engine

Front wipers not self parking correctly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cyl under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play brake actuator pivot under bonnet

no cat fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,980 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,890 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valve stems slightly damaged / cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 59,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.208 %vol: limit is 3.500% vol: (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel offside and nearside. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel offside and nearside. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valve stems slightly damaged / cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 59,868 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,265 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,105 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,989 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 57,295 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,201 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 15,199 miles

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

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

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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L594 NHL is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L594 NHL, 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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L594 NHL is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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