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L745 UEX

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,352 mi
Last recorded86,352 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 UEX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,352 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 80,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 80,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 80,494 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,287 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,274 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cuts to o/s front tyre outer shoulder.

exhaust rubber mounting split.

hole in top of o/s front wing.

o/s front brake backplate missing.

Pass 4 May 2010 69,198 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,092 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,169 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 52,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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L745 UEX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L745 UEX, 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 L745 UEX registered?

L745 UEX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 June 1994.

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