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L830 XLN

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1273cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,828 mi
Last recorded97,828 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL830 XLN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,273cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 97,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 96,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 94,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 93,320 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 91,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 89,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 88,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 87,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 84,367 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,983 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 81,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 81,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 81,790 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 81,119 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,089 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lhd headlamps with deflecters fitted.

Fail 28 May 2008 17,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

lhd headlamps with deflecters fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,463 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 7,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 97,714 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 97,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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L830 XLN is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,273cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L830 XLN, 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 L830 XLN registered?

L830 XLN is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L830 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L830 XLN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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