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L564 LPU

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,553 mi
Last recorded58,553 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL564 LPU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,551 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bulkhead/floor area joint is a little loose (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/broken (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 54,609 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in inner wheel arch right at back (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,035 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 50,034 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,454 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 48,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perrished

o/s/r suspension arm seized

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,022 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 47,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,237 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,346 miles

rear subframe becoming corroded in places.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,325 miles

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

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)

front brake pads low.

rear subframe becoming corroded in places.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,073 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 43,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

sills very corroded in areas not MOT related.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,019 miles

corrosion to floor/sill areas not in † mot prescribed areas.

minor play in offside front ball joints.

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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L564 LPU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L564 LPU, 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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L564 LPU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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