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L629 JRD

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,467 mi
Last recorded12,467 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL629 JRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 12,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 12,458 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 12,447 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Bottom of carb leaking onto exhaust manifold (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 12,431 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 12,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 11,553 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 11,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 11,147 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 11,147 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 9,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 9,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 8,828 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 8,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 8,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap seal cracking'

Fail 3 Jun 2016 8,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap seal cracking'

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,791 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,444 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 7,297 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 7,296 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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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L629 JRD is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L629 JRD, 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 L629 JRD registered?

L629 JRD is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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