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L545 WFH

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 WFH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 80,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,246 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,224 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,743 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 66,920 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 66,915 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 66,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 66,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 62,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,474 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 59,840 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 59,840 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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L545 WFH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 L545 WFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L545 WFH registered?

L545 WFH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L545 WFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L545 WFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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