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L570 BFD

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,517 mi
Last recorded67,517 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL570 BFD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 67,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight corrossion around offside nearside rear shocker top mounts

slight corrossion on front valance

Fail 4 May 2011 67,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight corrossion around offside nearside rear shocker top mounts

slight corrossion on front valance

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,701 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 65,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,078 miles

ADVISE ONLY nearside front bump stop insecure

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 60,109 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 60,109 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all engine mounts worn

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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L570 BFD is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L570 BFD, 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 L570 BFD registered?

L570 BFD is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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