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L863 RCT

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,901 mi
Last recorded3,901 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 RCT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 3,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 3,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,875 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 21,875 miles

Centre Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 2,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inner arch (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 98,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 97,415 miles

This vehicle is a competition based vehicle with a tuned engine not using a cat convertor.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 97,399 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Cat convertor missing. Parking brake near end of free travel.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 97,378 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,359 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,585 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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L863 RCT is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L863 RCT, 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 L863 RCT registered?

L863 RCT is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L863 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L863 RCT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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