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L554 TAP

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,338 mi
Last recorded33,338 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 TAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,338 miles

Corrosion underside

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 31,790 miles

n/s outer sill weak with corrosion

o/s front floor corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2010 31,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s outer sill weak with corrosion

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,382 miles

n/s rear sub frame starting to corrode

o/s rear body work starting to corrode close to sub frame mounting

slight play o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,797 miles

rear shockers poor

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,986 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 26,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,097 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 25,097 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 TAP is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAP, 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 L554 TAP registered?

L554 TAP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L554 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L554 TAP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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