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L58 SUA

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

47,046 mi
Last recorded47,046 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL58 SUA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,046 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 47,046 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 46,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hard to select gears

Fail 15 Jul 2024 46,892 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front bonnet bar missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured in wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated inside wheel arch (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hard to select gears

Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,227 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 46,227 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine cuts out during emissions test,engine dosent restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,585 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 45,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,323 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 45,320 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Light presently 90 degrees out of line and loose as noted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bearing worn out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seatbase insecure. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery negative terminal loose. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear wheel bearings not checked due to brake bind.

Wipers don't park.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,979 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 44,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,728 miles

headlamp flasher not working

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,252 miles

headlamp flasher not working

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,990 miles

Exhaust fouls the rear bumper

Several areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 43,980 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust fouls the rear bumper

Several areas of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,391 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 43,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear lever falls off

off side front wheel rubbing body pannel

Fail 20 Feb 2014 42,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,428 miles

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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L58 SUA is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L58 SUA, 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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L58 SUA is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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