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L616 DOM

1993 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,902 mi
Last recorded69,902 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL616 DOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 69,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,765 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 67,883 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,897 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,679 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,621 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,768 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,686 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2012 60,686 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,264 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,709 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 48,709 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.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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L616 DOM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L616 DOM, 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 L616 DOM registered?

L616 DOM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L616 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L616 DOM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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