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L670 LVV

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,129 mi
Last recorded27,129 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL670 LVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 27,129 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 26,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 26,882 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 26,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective For track rod/ rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from T piece to hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front brake hose fouls tie bar.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Top/rear engine stabiliser bolt/nut loose.

Wipers smear.

Pass 12 Dec 2020 26,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 26,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 24,485 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 23,331 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 21,892 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub /frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub / frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,921 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 15,875 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 13,750 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 5,868 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

pre 1992 engine fitted from factory, so tested to which ever the oldest, this being the engine so old emmissions standards applied

Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,278 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 4,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,709 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 56,709 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

lower engine mount stabilizer bar loose.

n/s/f lower ball joint worn not to x/s.

n/s/r brake back plate damp/contaminated possible wheel cylinder leaking.

o/s/f tyre low pressure.

rear subframe poor condition corroded not to x/s.

top engine mount under bonnet worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 53,288 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 53,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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L670 LVV 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 78.3%.

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 L670 LVV, 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 L670 LVV registered?

L670 LVV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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