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L720 HVS

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,247 mi
Last recorded77,247 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 HVS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear panel and boot floor

heavy corrosion to both floor pans

heavy corrosion to nearside front floor pan possibly welded from inside

nearside rear tyre valve stem detiorating

rear subframe corroded

repair to offside front floor pan welded from inside

repairs covered in underseal

unable to see both rear brake hoses

underbody metal work corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2010 77,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear panel and boot floor

heavy corrosion to both floor pans

heavy corrosion to nearside front floor pan possibly welded from inside

nearside rear tyre valve stem detiorating

rear subframe corroded

unable to see both rear brake hoses

underbody metal work corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside of front bulkhead

corrosion to rear floorpans

corrosion to rear subframe

offside front front subframe mount in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2009 75,852 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside of front bulkhead

corrosion to rear floorpans

corrosion to rear subframe

offside front front subframe mount in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,812 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 74,812 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear wheel arch trim not fitted

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

slight bend in nearside front tie bar

Fail 23 Aug 2008 74,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres starting to blad on inner tread edge.

nearside rear wheel arch trim missing so tyre and wheel out of arch.

signs of front tyres touching body.

underneath vehicle have alot of previous welding repair.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,843 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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L720 HVS is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L720 HVS, 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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L720 HVS is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 December 1993.

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