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L597 EPB

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,252 mi
Last recorded16,252 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 EPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 16,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 16,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 15,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 15,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 15,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 15,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 15,229 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 15,212 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 15,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 15,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,447 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 14,447 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,107 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 14,107 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,528 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,525 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,059 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,870 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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L597 EPB is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L597 EPB, 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 L597 EPB registered?

L597 EPB is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L597 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L597 EPB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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