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L707 XGG

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,779 mi
Last recorded71,779 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 XGG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,779 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 71,580 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 71,573 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 71,498 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play n/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front inner ball joint boots in very poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play play n/s/r wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

axillary belt loose

front tyres very close to arches on full lock

wipers very slow

Pass 5 May 2023 71,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in the n/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f top arm inner joint boot in very poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres may contact body cornering

fuel pipe in front of rear subframe is damp , recommend replace

Pass 17 May 2022 71,355 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner suspension arm knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 71,350 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective taped obstruction on headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner suspension arm knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

gear linkage fixing to gear box fixing pins rub on gearbox casing

no-plates

Pass 15 May 2021 71,055 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,945 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underneath heavily Seam sealed and painted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

seams of new floors and sills filled with fiber glass heavely underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,719 miles

seams of new floors and sills filled with fiber glass heavely underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,164 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,654 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,622 miles

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

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

ball joints slight play n/s

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 55,877 miles

front seatbelt catches,rear exhaust mounting rubber,n/s/f shocker mount area,o/s/f and n/s/f bump stops missing,o/s/r and n/s/r shocker covers corroded,n/s and o/s outer and inner sills,floor pan area.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 55,877 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

front seatbelt catches,rear exhaust mounting rubber,n/s/f shocker mount area.o/s/f and n/s/f bump stops missing,o/s/r and n/s/r shocker covers corroded,n/s and o/s outer and inner sills,floor pan area,

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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L707 XGG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L707 XGG, 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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L707 XGG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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