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L92 JBU

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,567 mi
Last recorded72,567 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL92 JBU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 72,567 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,477 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 71,617 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 71,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,474 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,748 miles

Rear handbrake cables corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 65,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 70,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,791 miles

Nearside front floor pan shows weakness due to corrosion [suspect a repair from inside]

battery main cable is insecure

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorber lower bushes deteriorated

rear subframe shows corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front floor pan shows weakness due to corrosion [suspect a repair from inside]

battery main cable is insecure

ignition/oil warning lamps not working

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorber lower bushes deteriorated

rear subframe shows corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,210 miles

battery cable bracket broken underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery cable cable insecure underneath car

Fail 21 Dec 2012 64,103 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery cable underneath car insecure

Pass 25 May 2011 63,741 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,205 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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L92 JBU is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L92 JBU, 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 L92 JBU registered?

L92 JBU is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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