MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,582 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear stop lamps slightly discolored
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Under-side of vehicle heavily under-sealed
Both rear stop lamps slightly discolored
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Under-side of vehicle heavily under-sealed
Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working Both front (3.4 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Both (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured Both (1.2.1e)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/sw wiper blade split
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise battery cables loose
advise excessive engine movement on mountings
advise headlamps dim
advise play in bottom column bush
advise rear subframe rusting
advise slight lift in osf top ball joint
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L697 LJX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LJX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of L697 LJX?
You can check the full history of L697 LJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L697 LJX registered?
L697 LJX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 June 1994.
Is L697 LJX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L697 LJX shows 33 tests with a 51.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L697 LJX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L697 LJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.