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L554 UHR

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

92,594 mi
Last recorded92,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 UHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 92,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 92,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,448 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 91,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 90,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and offside outer sills show signs of corrsion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 90,461 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and offside outer sills show signs of corrsion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play and offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear jet partially blocked

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front washer jet poor aim/partially blocked

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,463 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside/nearside front tyres wearing inner edges

offside/nearside rear subframe corroding

welding repairs to offside/nearside outer sills

Pass 23 May 2014 87,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 87,857 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,347 miles

Both rear susp radius arm bearings have slight play.. Rear No. plate.. Right front upper susp swivel joint has slight play..

Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,309 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Both rear susp radius arm bearings have slight play.. Rear No. plate.. Right front upper susp swivel joint has slight play..

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,608 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear sub-frame has some corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear sub-frame has some corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2011 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,792 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,933 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 80,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S outer sill rusty

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,487 miles

nearside front bottom swivel joint has slight play

rear sub-frame has some corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 70,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 UHR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L554 UHR, 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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L554 UHR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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