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L512 RTJ

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,696 mi
Last recorded54,696 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 RTJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 54,696 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 54,693 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,343 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 50,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 46,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,788 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Near sise and off side front ball joints slight play

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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L512 RTJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L512 RTJ, 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 L512 RTJ registered?

L512 RTJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L512 RTJ safe to buy?

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