MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
chip in screen
slight play in top swivels
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
chip in screen
slight play both upper joints
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
chip in screen
slight play both upper joints
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
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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