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L546 SKC

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,286 mi
Last recorded60,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 SKC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,286 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,232 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,937 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 54,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,492 miles

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

battery insecure

brake pipes greased

front floors bent out of shape

front lower valance only spot welded on inner arches

method of repair to outer sills unknown

n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches have been repaired

o/s a pillar begining to corrode

o/s/r outer wheel arch skin corroded but repaired from inner arch

o/s/r shocker shroud corroded

unable to assess n/s/r arch due to fuel tank

unknown method of repair on floors (undersealed)

wiring under bonnet insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2011 47,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

battery insecure

front floors bent out of shape

front lower valance only spot welded on inner arches

method of repair to outer sills unknown

n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches have been repaired

o/s a pillar begining to corrode

o/s/r outer wheel arch skin corroded but repaired from inner arch

o/s/r shocker shroud corroded

unable to assess n/s/r arch due to fuel tank

wiring under bonnet insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,059 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,238 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror cracked

slight play offside front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,106 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 37,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,998 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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L546 SKC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L546 SKC, 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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L546 SKC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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