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L517 TGC

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,143 mi
Last recorded56,143 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 TGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 56,143 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed emissions too high for analyser (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,907 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear floor

heavy corrosion to rear boot floor

heavy corrosion to rear inner and outer valance

Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion to offside rear floor

heavy corrosion to rear boot floor

heavy corrosion to rear inner and outer valance

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,732 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f sill rusty and holed not within any percribed areas

o/s/f wheel arch missing

slight play in front upper suspension joints

Fail 5 Aug 2010 41,695 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f sill rusty and holed not within any percribed areas

o/s/f wheel arch missing

slight play in front upper suspension joints

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,067 miles

chip in screen

slight play in top swivels

Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

chip in screen

h/brake could better

slight play in top swivels

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,642 miles

chip in screen

slight play both upper joints

Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,642 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

chip in screen

slight play both upper joints

Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,348 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 13,348 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

b/f low

o/s/f outer sill holed

rear fuel pipes flattened

slight play in n/s/f upper swivel

under body damage

Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,944 miles

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 TGC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L517 TGC, 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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L517 TGC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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