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L739 BTT

1993 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

9,998 mi
Last recorded9,998 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL739 BTT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 9,998 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 9,990 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm, suspension unit joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in OSR radius arm

Pass 4 Jun 2025 9,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 9,999 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 9,999 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 9,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 9,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 7,325 miles

1987 engine and fuel system fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2021 7,214 miles

1987 engine fuel system fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 7,174 miles

1987 engine fuel system fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 7,037 miles

1987 engine fuel system fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 6,900 miles

1987 engine and fuel system fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 6,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 6,209 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides+images just ok! (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear suspension/radius arm/wheel running out of line badly!!!

Fail 9 Jun 2016 6,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor (8.2.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides+images just ok! (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear suspension/radius arm/wheel running out of line badly!!!

Pass 16 May 2015 5,225 miles

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

Oil leak

washers poor

Fail 28 Apr 2015 5,169 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 3,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 3,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 997 miles

brake servo vacuum pipe damaged

exhaust blow around manifold area

nsf brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 997 miles

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

brake servo vacuum pipe damaged

exhaust blow around manifold area

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 2 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,905 miles

both rear and nsf brake pipes corroded

both steering rack gaitors splitting

noise from nsf wheel bearing when wheel spun

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 2 Apr 2011 68,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear and nsf brake pipes corroded

both steering rack gaitors splitting

noise from nsf wheel bearing when wheel spun

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 3 Apr 2010 65,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,273 miles

engine stay mounting to bulkhead rusted

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,179 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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L739 BTT is a 1993 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L739 BTT, 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 L739 BTT registered?

L739 BTT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 October 1993.

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