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L617 LRA

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

4,202 mi
Last recorded4,202 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 LRA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 4,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 2,849 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 2,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 2,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2015 2,001 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 357 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 97,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 96,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 92,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 90,096 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 90,094 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 88,564 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 88,543 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 87,331 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 87,331 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,552 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 84,549 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

emmissions slightly high hydra carbons and c/o% weak

Fail 14 Jul 2005 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L617 LRA is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L617 LRA, 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 L617 LRA registered?

L617 LRA is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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