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L554 EJH

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,678 mi
Last recorded16,678 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 EJH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 16,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 16,606 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 16,603 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 16,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 16,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 16,409 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 16,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 15,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 15,846 miles

all ball joints worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,799 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint all (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 15,799 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint all (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,754 miles

freeplay in front ball joints

Fail 28 Aug 2013 15,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

freeplay in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,690 miles

freeplay in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,580 miles

freeplay in all ball joints and front front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,097 miles

freeplay in all ball joints

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,949 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 14,940 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,732 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 14,525 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L554 EJH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L554 EJH, 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 L554 EJH registered?

L554 EJH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L554 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L554 EJH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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