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L580 DCK

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

16,793 mi
Last recorded16,793 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 DCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 16,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 16,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 16,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 16,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,783 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 16,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 16,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,778 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 16,777 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,671 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,558 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,550 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 16,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 16,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,489 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 16,489 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,484 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 16,484 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,456 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 16,458 miles

Centre All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,053 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 16,053 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L580 DCK is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 L580 DCK, 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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L580 DCK is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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