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L696 TYJ

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,108 mi
Last recorded48,108 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 TYJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 48,075 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,012 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 47,999 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor Corroded not in prescribe area

Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,929 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not holed at the time of test

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,828 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not holed at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2022 47,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not holed at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,679 miles

Slight play nearside front upper ball joint

Slight play nearside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,472 miles

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

Nearside rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 47,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,187 miles

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

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

Offside outer front sill corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 47,171 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside outer front sill corroded

Rear offside and nearside subframe mounting prescribed area corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,784 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,450 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,009 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 19 Feb 2015 46,009 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,411 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,989 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 12 Feb 2013 44,971 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,459 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,824 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 42,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,938 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 41,938 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,027 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,027 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,361 miles

BOTH SILL STEPS AND O/S/F OUTER SILL BOTH CORRODED

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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L696 TYJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L696 TYJ, 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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L696 TYJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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