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L544 WJR

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,468 mi
Last recorded40,468 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL544 WJR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,468 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 40,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advance corrosion on near side floor pan advise

Fail 6 May 2009 40,214 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 40,208 miles

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

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

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 Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,206 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 37,153 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,153 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,970 miles

Advisories from 18th still apply.

Slight noise from rear end when applying parking brake facing up slope.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both offside rear brakes have less performance and are slower in action than nearsides.

Underfloor cable/brake pipes could be more secure.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 35,786 miles

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

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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L544 WJR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L544 WJR, 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 L544 WJR registered?

L544 WJR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 September 1993.

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