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L784 HFV

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

30,034 mi
Last recorded30,034 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL784 HFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 30,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 29,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 29,748 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight deteriation on offside nearside front stabilzer bushes

slight noise on offside rear wheelbearing

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Fail 27 Jan 2015 66,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight deteriation on offside nearside front stabilzer bushes

slight noise on offside rear wheelbearing

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,394 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 66,394 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,410 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,385 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,815 miles

both frontmost indicator bulbs fading

corrosion on both handbrake cables

corrosion on floors near seams to outer sills

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe

movement in steering column

n/s/f seat belt twisted

slight corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both frontmost indicator bulbs fading

corrosion on both handbrake cables

corrosion on floors near seams to outer sills

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe

movement in steering column

n/s/f seat belt twisted

slight corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,725 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,725 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,426 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,416 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

unable to get mot jack under vehicle,jack up manually to check steering and suspension

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,416 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

unable to get mot jack under vehicle,jack up manually to check steering and suspension

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2006 47,594 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,594 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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L784 HFV is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L784 HFV, 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 L784 HFV registered?

L784 HFV is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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