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L869 EFJ

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 EFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,400 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 76,781 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 76,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,119 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 75,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,563 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 72,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,842 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 70,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,324 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,323 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,341 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f upper suspension rubber deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,238 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f upper suspension rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,274 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,674 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,659 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,692 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,815 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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L869 EFJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L869 EFJ, 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 L869 EFJ registered?

L869 EFJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 April 1994.

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