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L735 JRF

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,027 mi
Last recorded35,027 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 JRF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,027 miles

All tyres starting to perish in tread

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,559 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 34,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 34,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 33,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 33,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 33,410 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose area ()

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

Nearside Front Oil leak inner c v boot area ()

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Nearside door top hinge loose.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting slight play. (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2018 33,410 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose area ()

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

Nearside Front Oil leak inner c v boot area ()

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose to excess,tightened (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Nearside door top hinge loose.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting slight play. (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2017 33,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 32,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 32,475 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 24 May 2014 31,953 miles

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

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

running lean mixture

Pass 28 May 2013 30,485 miles

Advise handbrake could do with adjusting

Advise offside front outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Advise small blow at centre exhaust box

Advise steel ferrule on offside front caliper corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 30,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Advise handbrake could do with adjusting

Advise offside front outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Advise small blow at centre exhaust box

Advise steel ferrule on offside front flexi brake hose corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,512 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 29,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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L735 JRF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L735 JRF, 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 L735 JRF registered?

L735 JRF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L735 JRF safe to buy?

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