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L637 TAF

1993 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL637 TAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,534 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 78,523 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated boot (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength too much to list front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre perishing on wall

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,158 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill /floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill /floorpan. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,300 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,832 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,824 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,741 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,801 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,199 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear floor pan slight corrosion (battery tray)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,008 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,996 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,278 miles

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

Nearside 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 Jun 2007 37,268 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 37,268 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L637 TAF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L637 TAF, 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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L637 TAF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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