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L707 DUK

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 DUK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,224 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,316 miles

play in both rear suspension bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,867 miles

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Aug 2018 77,868 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

play in both rear wheel bearings

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,516 miles

main metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

play in both rear radius arm bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2017 74,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

main metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

play in both rear radius arm bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,787 miles

front exhasut blowing

neaside rear tyre heavily worn on edge and close to ligal limit

offside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,635 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s rear handbrake needs attension

o/s rear shock cover missing

servo vac pipe needs too be braided hose or reinforced pipe

Fail 15 Aug 2015 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s rear handbrake needs attension

o/s rear shock cover missing

servo vac pipe needs too be braided hose or reinforced pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,178 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 55,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,460 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 50,460 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L707 DUK is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L707 DUK, 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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L707 DUK is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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