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L567 TAP

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,696 mi
Last recorded62,696 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL567 TAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 62,147 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 62,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 61,659 miles

n/s park brake low reading

Pass 14 May 2022 61,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 61,395 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 61,189 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 60,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 60,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 59,681 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,330 miles

Corrosion to boot floor been welded from inside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured wheel arch by shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box panel behind rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to boot floor been welded from inside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,560 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,560 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,158 miles

13" wheels fitted clearly wider than original

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driveshaft / Subframe / Suspension / Subframe Rubbers / Gaiters & Bushes showing signs of ageing / Deterioration

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear windows have dark tint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,158 miles

13" wheels fitted clearly wider than original

Driveshaft / Subframe / Suspension / Subframe Rubbers / Gaiters & Bushes showing signs of ageing / Deterioration

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)

Rear windows have dark tint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,538 miles

all wheels protruding body work

both front seat fittings slightly loose

cuts around o/s front tyre tread

underseal covering welding repairs meking inspection difficult

Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,371 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

all wheels protruding body work

cuts around o/s front tyre tread

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,794 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,694 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,147 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 35,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,774 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 29,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L567 TAP is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 L567 TAP, 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 L567 TAP registered?

L567 TAP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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