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L896 RBT

1994 Rover Mini Cooper

Red Other 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 RBT
MakeRover
ModelMini Cooper
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 91,028 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,763 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 90,212 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 90,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,690 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 88,684 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,670 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,172 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini Cooper?

Based on 473 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 4
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4
fog lamp not working 4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3
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L896 RBT is a 1994 Rover Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,300cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Rover Mini Cooper fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L896 RBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of L896 RBT?

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What year was L896 RBT registered?

L896 RBT is a 1994 Rover Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is L896 RBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L896 RBT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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