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L931 HDA

1994 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,230 mi
Last recorded81,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL931 HDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,230 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,171 miles

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 81,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 80,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 80,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 80,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,723 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,667 miles

headlights slightly dull

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2014 73,667 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlights slightly dull

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,611 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,157 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 66,157 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,440 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 62,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,556 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 61,556 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L931 HDA is a 1994 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L931 HDA, 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 L931 HDA registered?

L931 HDA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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