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D15 VLE

1994 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,983 mi
Last recorded10,983 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 VLE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 10,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 10,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 10,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 10,624 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 10,624 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,143 miles

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

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

slight perishing in treaded area of n/s/f/ tyre.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 10,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

slight perishing in treaded area of n/s/f/ tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,122 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 10,122 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,968 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 9,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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D15 VLE is a 1994 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D15 VLE, 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 D15 VLE registered?

D15 VLE is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is D15 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 VLE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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