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L801 RMF

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,125 mi
Last recorded87,125 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 RMF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension sitting low

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat not engaging tilt safety lock

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

front and rear tyres 12yrs old

front brakes lagging slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2026 87,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brakes lagging slightly

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension sitting low

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat not engaging tilt safety lock

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

front and rear tyres 12yrs old

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,625 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect especially nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,074 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,285 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,285 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,502 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,789 miles

both front floor pans rusty and thin

n/s/r floor pan rusty thin

Fail 12 Nov 2014 82,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

both front floor pans rusty and thin

n/s/r floor pan rusty and thin

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,969 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,643 miles

catalyst exhaust breaking up inside

nearside outer cv gaiter leaking wehere clip is not tight enough

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,769 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front ball joints have slight lift

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,263 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 79,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 78,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S washer jet slightly blocked!!!

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,514 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 77,507 miles

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

offside door sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,087 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 76,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both wiper blades split

hole in exhaust pipe after back box

o/s inner cv boot leaking

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2005 74,640 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 74,625 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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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L801 RMF is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L801 RMF, 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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L801 RMF is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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