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L555 DJB

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,834 mi
Last recorded79,834 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 DJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,834 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 79,804 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 71,597 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,055 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 68,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,584 miles

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

offside outer sill and floor excessivley corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

offside outer sill and floor excessivley corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 49,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,446 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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L555 DJB is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L555 DJB, 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 L555 DJB registered?

L555 DJB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L555 DJB safe to buy?

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