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L935 TNG

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,865 mi
Last recorded59,865 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL935 TNG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 59,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,474 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F wings. Corrosion around O/S/F head lamp area. Advise repair to all corroded areas. No sharp edges exposed.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small split. Grease starting to seep out. Advise replacing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,794 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 56,706 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,615 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,017 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,521 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 52,521 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,825 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 49,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lense broken but has been covered

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,385 miles

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,040 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 47,040 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,618 miles

nearside front steering gaiter seping, oil.

offside front inner drivershaft gaiter leak oil badly- should replace.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 45,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front steering gaiter seping, oil.

offside front inner drivershaft gaiter leak oil badly- should replace.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,281 miles

bothside front head lamp lights output slighty reduced.

nearside rear inner arch near sub frame mounting corroded.

neraside front driver shaft seal leak oil badly.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 44,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bothside front head lamp lights output slighty reduced.

bothside front inner pads worn thin.

nearside rear inner arch near sub frame mounting corroded.

nearside rear sub frame ,swing arm bush play.

neraside front driver shaft seal leak oil badly.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,915 miles

bothside front outer wing very corroded.

bothside head lamp aim- pattern not very definened.

nearside front steering gaiter - steering rack need attension.

offside rear tyres shoulders worn close to legal limit.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 42,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside front outer wing very corroded.

bothside head lamp aim- pattern not very definened.

nearside front steering gaiter - steering rack need attension.

offside rear tyres shoulders worn close to legal limit.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,411 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 41,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,058 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 40,055 miles

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,467 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 36,466 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,015 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear tyres starting to perish

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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L935 TNG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L935 TNG, 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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L935 TNG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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