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L533 RFG

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,684 mi
Last recorded39,684 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL533 RFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 39,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 39,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 39,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested serious exhaust leak. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure front mounting area. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure rear mounting area (2.4.G.1)

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

Central Front exhaust support bracket broken

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,759 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,414 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s head lamp poorly secured

rear subframe starting to rust

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,912 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 34,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear handbrake springs compressed

Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,301 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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L533 RFG is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L533 RFG, 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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L533 RFG is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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