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L603 THP

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,903 mi
Last recorded77,903 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 THP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,903 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and O/s floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 77,389 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,493 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes across subframe covered in protective grease so unable to assess condition

Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes across subframe covered in protective grease so unable to assess condition

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,701 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,085 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 74,065 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,262 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 73,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,605 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,605 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,108 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 71,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,512 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 66,981 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,102 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 65,102 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s of rear valance has corrosion

o/s/f body mounting rubber slightly cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2006 63,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 61,931 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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L603 THP is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L603 THP, 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 L603 THP registered?

L603 THP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L603 THP safe to buy?

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