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L744 PCL

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,453 mi
Last recorded46,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL744 PCL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,453 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 44,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,725 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 43,033 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 43,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 41,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,647 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 37,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,771 miles

Advise,n/s ando o/s outer sills corroded.

Advise,n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Advise,slight play o/s/r shock absorber ,top bush.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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L744 PCL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L744 PCL, 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 L744 PCL registered?

L744 PCL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L744 PCL safe to buy?

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