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L503 COV

1993 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,157 mi
Last recorded16,157 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 COV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 16,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 15,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 15,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 15,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 14,854 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 14,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel cylinder burst under test (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 14,803 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 14,800 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 14,751 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 14,686 miles

rear silencer baffels loose

Pass 7 Jul 2012 14,596 miles

rear baffels loose

Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,475 miles

rear baffels loose

Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,326 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,817 miles

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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L503 COV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 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 L503 COV, 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 33 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L503 COV registered?

L503 COV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L503 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L503 COV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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