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L697 KKX

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 KKX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 92,255 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,232 miles

corrosion to rear subframe and floor pans

front floor pans corroded

slight play in rear arm bushes

Fail 17 Jun 2024 92,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear arm bushes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,662 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to inner wheel arch to floor pan

corrosion to subframe at rear

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,323 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear subframe and floor pans by front subframe area

rear lower arm bushes play

steering rack gaiter perished

Fail 16 Aug 2019 90,323 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear subframe and floor pans by front subframe area

rear lower arm bushes play

steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 7 May 2018 90,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 87,232 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,164 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Slight oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/t tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,665 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,660 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,631 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 78,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,846 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 76,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion showing to rear subframe

lower suspension stabalizer bushes starting to split

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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L697 KKX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L697 KKX, 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 L697 KKX registered?

L697 KKX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L697 KKX safe to buy?

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