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L508 LAU

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,926 mi
Last recorded26,926 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 LAU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 26,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 26,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,873 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 26,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 26,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,585 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,697 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 25,697 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,398 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,237 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 25,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L508 LAU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L508 LAU, 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 L508 LAU registered?

L508 LAU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L508 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L508 LAU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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