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L511 LPY

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,563 mi
Last recorded25,563 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL511 LPY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 25,563 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 25,392 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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 25,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,986 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 24,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has alot of travel

Fail 24 Dec 2021 24,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 24,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 24,728 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2019 24,493 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 23,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 22,249 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 22,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L511 LPY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L511 LPY, 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

How do I check the history of L511 LPY?

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What year was L511 LPY registered?

L511 LPY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L511 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L511 LPY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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