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L899 MVW

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 MVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 69,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 69,124 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all four front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,628 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 68,628 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 68,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,884 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 67,874 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,580 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,939 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 82,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,821 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,958 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,989 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 50,981 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,532 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,085 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,307 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 49,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,320 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 48,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L899 MVW is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L899 MVW, 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 L899 MVW registered?

L899 MVW is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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