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L664 TAB

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,338 mi
Last recorded40,338 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL664 TAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,338 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 40,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 38,062 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

surface corrosion on both sills / floors

Fail 16 May 2018 38,062 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

surface corrosion on both sills / floors

Pass 15 May 2017 36,589 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under car (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 36,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/ cill (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 34,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,769 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 31,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,311 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,992 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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L664 TAB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L664 TAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L664 TAB registered?

L664 TAB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L664 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L664 TAB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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