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L94 BDG

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,987 mi
Last recorded29,987 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL94 BDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,987 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 29,987 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 29,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 29,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 28,339 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 28,338 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,706 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 27,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 May 2021 27,670 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 May 2020 27,639 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 27,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,571 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,467 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 27,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,360 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 27,133 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,115 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 27,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,956 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,693 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,365 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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L94 BDG is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L94 BDG, 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 L94 BDG registered?

L94 BDG is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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