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L702 FDW

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,428 mi
Last recorded64,428 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL702 FDW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 64,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 May 2024 63,688 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 May 2024 63,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,944 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,930 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,891 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 52,891 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,086 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 52,086 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,020 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both - (1.4.A.2f)

Near-side washers weak -

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front - floor pan/sill - (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front - floor pan/sill - (2.4.A.3)

Rear No. plate, delaminating -

Wipers poor -

slight brake bind, off-side front

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,198 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 51,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel high

rear foglamp switch needs attention

stone chip in o/s/f headlamp but not effecting beam image

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,521 miles

both door steps corroding

n/s a panel corroding

Pass 8 May 2013 46,485 miles

poor repaires to rear end

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,768 miles

front tyres on limits

Pass 5 May 2011 40,992 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 36,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 33,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,721 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 27,680 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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L702 FDW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L702 FDW, 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 L702 FDW registered?

L702 FDW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 July 1994.

Is L702 FDW safe to buy?

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