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L647 XDE

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,913 mi
Last recorded61,913 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL647 XDE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 61,913 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 61,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 61,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 61,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 60,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 59,403 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 58,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 57,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,503 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,764 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 53,365 miles

both front wheel bearings are noisy

both wiper blades are split

offside front outer sill corroded

offside washer jet needs adjusting

rear subframe is starting to corrode

tyres are cracking on the side walls

Fail 1 May 2012 53,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front wheel bearings are noisy

both wiper blades are split

offside front outer sill corroded

offside washer jet needs adjusting

rear subframe is starting to corrode

tyres are cracking on the side walls

Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,439 miles

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,439 miles

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,575 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 51,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,562 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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L647 XDE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L647 XDE, 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 L647 XDE registered?

L647 XDE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L647 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L647 XDE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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