Honda Legend (1994)
1994 Honda Legend
CarHunch analysed 312 real MOT records for the 1994 Honda Legend. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1994 Honda Legend has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71%, which is about 9 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these nearly 30-year-old cars need closer pre-purchase inspection. The dangerous defect rate of 15.7% is moderate rather than alarming, but still worth noting if you're considering one.
At 115,000 miles median mileage, these Legends show typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging nearly 2 failures per MOT, suggesting component fatigue rather than catastrophic issues. With 7.5 advisories per vehicle on average, expect ongoing maintenance costs—before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and electrical systems, the common culprits in this age group.
What to check before buying a 1994 Honda Legend
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 309 | 70.8% | 1.98 |
| LPG (1%) | 2 | 88.5% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 Honda Legend vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1994 Honda Legend vehicles fall between 90,792 and 146,728 miles.
1994 Honda Legend — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1994 Honda Legend
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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31.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.6%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
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27.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.9%
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
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15.3%
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
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15%
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.
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