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L753 LBW

1994 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,907 mi
Last recorded20,907 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL753 LBW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 20,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 16,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2023 15,695 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to under body

under body has been undersealed recently

Pass 22 Oct 2022 15,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perishing (5.2.3 (j))

vehicle has been repaired previously

Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,376 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 15,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

under body rust some holes not in any areas

Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,095 miles

front floors & both front sills corroded,minor oil leaks,slight play in both rear radius arms,slight play in both front top & bottom ball joints.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 14,196 miles

Both Sills Have Slight Corrosion

Exhaust Has A Slight Leak Of Gases And Corroded

Metal Fuel Pipes Around Filter Slight Corrosion

Oil Leak

Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion

Rear Number Plate Backing Starting To Become Contaminated

Slight Play In Nearside Front Upper Ball Joint

Small Chip In Windscreen Zone 'B'

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,653 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 11,653 miles

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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock-absorbers,dust covers insecure

engine started to overheat.cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 20 Sep 2011 9,790 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 9,790 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate stained

Pass 10 Sep 2010 7,931 miles

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

front floors and boot floor repairs are covered by paint and underseal,not permitting a full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2010 7,931 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front shockers damp

fuel pipes corroded

genral under body corrotion

slight play near side top ball joint

wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 5,941 miles

nearside rear subframe corroded,oil leaks,exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition,nail in offsidse front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 3,728 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front pads appear low

nearside front hub slight play

rear number plate stained

Fail 3 Sep 2008 3,728 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front pads appear low

nearside front hub slight play

rear number plate stained

Pass 15 Sep 2007 1,531 miles

oil leaks,slight play in nearside front ball joints,slight play in offside front wheel bearing,slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing,rear subframe corroded,corrosion on exhaust,front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2006 99,585 miles

oil leaks....front indicator lenses faded....both outer sills corroded....rear subframe corroded....front tyres just legal....o/s/f shockabsorber damp....windscreen surround corroded

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

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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L753 LBW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L753 LBW, 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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L753 LBW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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