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L685 OAH

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,588 mi
Last recorded34,588 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 OAH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 34,588 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 34,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 34,403 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 34,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 34,238 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 34,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 34,149 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 34,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 34,017 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 33,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,718 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,806 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,125 miles

rear corners of bodyshell corroding near to subframe mountin points

rear shockabsorbers weak

slight play in front ball joints upper and lower

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,851 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 25,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,515 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,414 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,784 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 17,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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L685 OAH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L685 OAH, 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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L685 OAH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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