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M53 LDA

1994 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 LDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner dust cover

Nearside Front Inner rear wheel arch surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder damp

Offside Front Inner dust cover

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel cylinder damp

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 50,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner dust cover

Nearside Front Inner rear wheel arch surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder damp

Offside Front Inner dust cover

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel cylinder damp

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 49,508 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,204 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,198 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,632 miles

Nearside Front washer weak/supply of fluid

Nearside Rear hand brake requires check/adjustment

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,224 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 41,201 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 holes rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion inner sill, front & rear valance, subframes, inner sills, floor, both A panels

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,642 miles

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

Rear REAR SUB-FRAME PATCH REPAIRED

Fail 9 Jun 2017 39,597 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)

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

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

Rear REAR SUB-FRAME PATCH REPAIRED

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,397 miles

rear sub-frame plated

Fail 9 Jun 2016 37,393 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)

rear sub-frame plated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED N/S AND O/S AT FRONT

Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,054 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,996 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 31,996 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,823 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 27,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,904 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,063 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 20,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,466 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 18,466 miles

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

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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M53 LDA is a 1994 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M53 LDA, 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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M53 LDA is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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