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L588 ADL

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,461 mi
Last recorded64,461 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 ADL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 64,461 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 64,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 64,509 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 64,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,400 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 64,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 64,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 64,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 63,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat base

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Mar 2017 10,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front seat base

oil leak on engine

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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L588 ADL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L588 ADL, 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 L588 ADL registered?

L588 ADL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L588 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 ADL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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