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L939 EKJ

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,704 mi
Last recorded39,704 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL939 EKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 39,632 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 39,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,479 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,461 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 39,066 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight deterioration narrow end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating narrow end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 39,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal deteriorated/cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight deterioration narrow end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating narrow end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 38,859 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,227 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 38,214 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,818 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,141 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 32,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,642 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,046 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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L939 EKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L939 EKJ, 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 L939 EKJ registered?

L939 EKJ is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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