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L941 HRN

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,001 mi
Last recorded71,001 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL941 HRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 69,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 66,686 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,684 miles

Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,546 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,188 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,808 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,511 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,501 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,055 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,366 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,359 miles

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,344 miles

advise o/s/rear foot brake effort low.also slight play in both top ball joints

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,955 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 50,329 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 50,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

steering rack damp

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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L941 HRN is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L941 HRN, 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 L941 HRN registered?

L941 HRN is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L941 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L941 HRN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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