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L563 DOB

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 DOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,458 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,426 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 76,421 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, floor, wheel arch and A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill, outer sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both inserts insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,673 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 72,668 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,776 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 70,764 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,118 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 70,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,634 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside outter cill corroded

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,164 miles

near side front fog light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,025 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 69,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

nearside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

nearside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,196 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 68,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 67,719 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 67,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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

Parking 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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L563 DOB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L563 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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L563 DOB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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