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L699 EFC

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 EFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 68,241 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front small hole in wheel arch

Nearside Rear Radius arm bushing has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,070 miles

Nearside Front Small hole caused by corrosion in wheel arch

Nearside Rear Radius arm bushing has slight play

Parking brake performance requirements only just met , requires adjustment

Pass 7 Sep 2024 67,704 miles

Nearside Front Small hole of corrosion in wheel arch

Nearside Rear Radius arm slight play at bushing

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm bushing has slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2023 67,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm bushing has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,142 miles

Nearside Front Diff seal leaking

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush have slight play at wheel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, also both 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 66,472 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 66,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2013 63,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n.s.f. c.v .gater leaking grease

Fail 7 May 2013 63,657 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n.s.f. c.v .gater leaking grease

Pass 8 May 2012 60,567 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 57,294 miles

Front numberplate damaged.

N/S & O/S front floors corroding

O/S/R tyre- sidewall starting to split

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2011 57,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front numberplate damaged.

N/S & O/S front floors corroding

O/S/R tyre- sidewall starting to split

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,045 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,489 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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L699 EFC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L699 EFC, 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 L699 EFC registered?

L699 EFC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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