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L510 LAU

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,370 mi
Last recorded97,370 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 LAU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 97,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,611 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 96,609 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Offside 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 2 May 2019 95,841 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,841 miles

Exhaust system insecure down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 95,567 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 3 May 2017 94,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,198 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,808 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 89,808 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 897,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,401 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 85,125 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 79,381 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 79,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,586 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,447 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,583 miles

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

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

offside front shock absorber dust cover corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,583 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front shock absorber dust cover corroded

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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L510 LAU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L510 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.

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L510 LAU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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