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L804 XDU

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,696 mi
Last recorded47,696 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL804 XDU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 47,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,644 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 47,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,549 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,301 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 46,301 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,048 miles

n/s/r footbrake effort low

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,866 miles

n/s/r footbrake effort becoming low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,716 miles

n/s/r footbrake effort low

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 45,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,437 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM POWER UNIT

SOME PLAY IN BOTH REAR SUSPENSION RADIUS ARM BUSHES

SOME PLAY IN THE O/S/F UPPER SUPENSION SWIVEL JOINT

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,342 miles

Both rear tyres are becoming low on tread.

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

The nearside rear brake pipe was bent against the handbrake return spring and cable mechanism. This has now been moved back to its original position .

Fail 15 Jun 2006 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 45,075 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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L804 XDU is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L804 XDU, 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 L804 XDU registered?

L804 XDU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 July 1994.

Is L804 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L804 XDU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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