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L699 LWE

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 LWE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 97,304 miles

fuel pipe at rear perished

Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,148 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 97,148 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s sill corroded - not within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 96,892 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s sill corroded - not within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,878 miles

o/s/ sill corroded not in prescribed area

o/s/f wheel arch soft not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Aug 2018 96,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

n/s/f sill corroded not in prescribed area

n/s/f wheel arch soft not in prescribed area

o/s/ sill corroded not in prescribed area

o/s/f wheel arch soft not in prescribed area

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 96,865 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 96,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,817 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 6 Aug 2015 96,816 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on ty bar (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 964,280 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 964,274 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,709 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf outer sill top corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 95,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf outer sill top corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,564 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 94,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,315 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,216 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

many cracks in o/s/r tyre no cords exposed

Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

many cracks in o/s/r tyre no cords exposed

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,857 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,845 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 80,842 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front floorpan corroded

offside rear tyre

oil leak

play in nearside front top balljoint

play in offside front bottom balljoint

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,836 miles

1) Rear Sub frame starting to corried. † †2) Battery box corried

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear apron under bumper corroded.

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 LWE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LWE, 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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L699 LWE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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