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L505 TGC

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,586 mi
Last recorded38,586 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 TGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

general surface corrosion on both outer sillls

light general underside surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,870 miles

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 31,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,676 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 30,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005

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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L505 TGC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L505 TGC, 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.

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What year was L505 TGC registered?

L505 TGC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L505 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L505 TGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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