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L562 DOB

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,729 mi
Last recorded44,729 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL562 DOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 44,729 miles

heavely undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2024 40,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 40,357 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing BOTH (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SIDE SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 40,349 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not light up when operated (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

product on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of subframes ,suspension components, chassis

Front dash board insecure

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body painted in stone cheap

Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body covered in stone cheap

Fail 4 Sep 2018 39,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body covered in stone cheap

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,178 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,442 miles

front discs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2016 38,441 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,945 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 35,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,878 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L562 DOB is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L562 DOB, 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 L562 DOB registered?

L562 DOB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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