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L706 JNK

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 JNK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,580 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 57,579 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective Wire broken off brake fluid reservoir (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,578 miles

o/s floor to sill area corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,577 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 57,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed miss fire over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 57,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,573 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 57,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,572 miles

slight corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,340 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 57,340 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,002 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 5,700 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,973 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,941 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 50,870 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,870 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,295 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,025 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,471 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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L706 JNK is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L706 JNK, 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 L706 JNK registered?

L706 JNK is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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