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L517 GCY

1993 Rover Mini

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,022 mi
Last recorded84,022 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 GCY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 84,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,536 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,093 miles

all tyres starting to crack

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,314 miles

No rear seats or seatbelts or seats fitted.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,314 miles

No rear seats or seatbelts or seats fitted.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,068 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,906 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 37,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,230 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 32,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L517 GCY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L517 GCY, 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 L517 GCY registered?

L517 GCY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L517 GCY safe to buy?

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