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L676 FWL

1993 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,160 mi
Last recorded45,160 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL676 FWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 45,160 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 43,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 42,702 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 42,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire insecure and fouling rear exhaust silencer (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,344 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 42,341 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to vehicle ran out of fuel (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested not tested due to vehicle ran out of fuel (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately lower ball joint retaining washer missing (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper wing dented

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

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

appears to have a new dash board fitted

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,565 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 46,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,537 miles

Additional braking device insecure brake pedal antislip loose and fowling throttle (3.6.I.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty hazzards not working but when switched on stops indicators working (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings edge of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not cleaning screen (8.2.3)

bad oil leak from engine possibly from rear of rocker cover

Pass 17 May 2014 46,333 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 46,333 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,425 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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L676 FWL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L676 FWL, 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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L676 FWL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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