1994 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · L642 ABJ
1994 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 36,537 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L642 ABJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 36,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L642 ABJ Mileage History
- 02/03/202436,044 mi
- 07/03/202436,044 mi
- 08/03/202536,513 mi+469 mi
- 03/11/202536,526 mi+13 mi
- 18/12/202536,537 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L642 ABJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover Mini (L642 ABJ) between March 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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