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L59 TBD

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,165 mi
Last recorded21,165 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 TBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 21,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 20,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 20,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 19,748 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 19,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,486 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 19,486 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 19,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,072 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,303 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,559 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 14,559 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 14,526 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,180 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 13,180 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,487 miles

tyres perishing

various places of rust on underside of car

Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,733 miles

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

slight corrosion around front floors and jacking points

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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L59 TBD 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 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 L59 TBD, 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 L59 TBD registered?

L59 TBD is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 June 1994.

Is L59 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L59 TBD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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