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L74 EUK

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,865 mi
Last recorded48,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 EUK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 48,865 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 48,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,579 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 48,568 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 48,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,546 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,868 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 45,844 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,700 miles

areas of floors and sills becoming very rusty

exhaust pinholed and hanging low

Fail 3 Jul 2008 45,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

areas of floors and sills becoming very rusty

cooling fan sensor wires broken [not mot items]

exhaust pinholed and hanging low

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,211 miles

outer sills rusty[near legal limit]

Fail 20 Jul 2007 45,188 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

high degree of run out recorded at offside rear brake - sills rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,410 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 44,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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L74 EUK is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L74 EUK, 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 L74 EUK registered?

L74 EUK is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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