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L918 BNX

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,740 mi
Last recorded87,740 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 BNX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 87,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 83,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 83,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,246 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,747 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 79,728 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,173 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 74,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,158 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 68,158 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,849 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,843 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,756 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,184 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,661 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,661 miles

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)

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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L918 BNX is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red 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 L918 BNX, 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 L918 BNX registered?

L918 BNX is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L918 BNX safe to buy?

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