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L96 EKO

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,583 mi
Last recorded74,583 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 EKO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,084 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 73,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,999 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 68,829 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 68,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,035 miles

O/S/F FLOOR PAN CORRODING 30CM OF THE LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNT

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 65,629 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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L96 EKO is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L96 EKO, 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

How do I check the history of L96 EKO?

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What year was L96 EKO registered?

L96 EKO is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 March 1994.

Is L96 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L96 EKO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L96 EKO have outstanding finance?

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