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L52 UAM

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

50,125 mi
Last recorded50,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 UAM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,125 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 50,125 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,760 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,794 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,788 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 47,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,309 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres in poor condition

rear subframe in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2011 46,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres in poor condition

o/s outer sill has non structural corrosion

rear subframe in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,559 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 44,559 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,358 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,358 miles

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

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,510 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,572 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,962 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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L52 UAM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L52 UAM, 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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L52 UAM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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