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L527 XGV

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

615,196 mi
Last recorded615,196 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 XGV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 615,196 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 615,196 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 61,519 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 61,491 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise o/side rear subframe has corrosion at front end.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise corrosion in n/side inner vallance box member.

advise front fuel pipe on fuel fillter on rear subframe is corroded. advise to check

advise n/side washer jet is twisted & not spraying the full amount of water to the sceen

Fail 19 Aug 2006 59,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 59,143 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,121 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to assess inner sill panel condition due to carpet

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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L527 XGV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 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 L527 XGV, 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 L527 XGV registered?

L527 XGV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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