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L694 UGC

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL694 UGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise light surface rust on rear sub frame

advise some surface rust to various upper body panels

surface rust to offside and nearside floorpans and seat belt anchorage points

Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated not allowing the ingress of dort

surface rust to offside and nearside floorpans and seat belt anchorages

Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface rust around seat belt anchorages nearside and offside

surface rust on nearside and offside floorpans

Fail 12 Mar 2020 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface rust around seat belt anchorages nearside and offside

surface rust on nearside and offside floorpans

Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,910 miles

Front brake discs have surface rust

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Rear brake pipe is surface rusty

nearside sill has surface rust

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 13 Dec 2010 98,574 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,574 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 97,375 miles

it is my opinion this vehicle has bad corrosion in places that cannot be seen without removal of parts and or carpets or trims

Fail 8 Oct 2009 97,375 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

it is my opinion this vehicle has bad corrosion in places that cannot be seen without removal of parts and or carpets or trims

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,724 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,722 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,134 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 88,134 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,377 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 82,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,887 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 73,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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L694 UGC is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L694 UGC, 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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L694 UGC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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