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L53 GUX

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,559 mi
Last recorded41,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 GUX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 41,556 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres walls and tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,519 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,441 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger not connected but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyre walls perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2018 41,441 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger not connected but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyre walls perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,403 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear floor mount deteriating (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear floor mount deteriating (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,364 miles

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

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 41,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 41,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,772 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 39,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 39,730 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

top coloumn bush slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,720 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 39,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L53 GUX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L53 GUX, 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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L53 GUX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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