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L818 KVU

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 KVU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 79,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 78,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,946 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,421 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,343 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,342 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 58,783 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,338 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter perishing

Pass 6 May 2010 48,139 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 48,137 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 43,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,228 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 28,951 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,951 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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L818 KVU is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L818 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L818 KVU registered?

L818 KVU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L818 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L818 KVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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