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L71 BKE

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

9,264 mi
Last recorded9,264 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 BKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 9,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking leaking into servo (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Offside Front bottom of A-pillar corroded and holed just outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced red lens faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 9,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength back of inner arch/floor damaged and fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with left indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper attachment loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Offside Front bottom of A-pillar corroded and holed just outside of prescribed area

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 9,082 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 9,082 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 8,923 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 8,723 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 8,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 8,690 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2020 8,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 8,571 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 8,571 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 8,193 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 8,193 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 50,110 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,812 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rust hole o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 6 Feb 2013 96,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batrey box rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,378 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 90,378 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 791,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 78,826 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,980 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,958 miles

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)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,365 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 66,354 miles

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)

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

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 63,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Perished Fuel cap seal

Wipers inopp on fast speed

Wiring rubbing on alternator pulley

Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,435 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 65,416 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,547 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 63,547 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play in front ball joints

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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L71 BKE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L71 BKE, 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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L71 BKE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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