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L751 UVL

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

38,701 mi
Last recorded38,701 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL751 UVL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,701 miles

corrosion to sills

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 38,701 miles

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

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

corrosion to sills

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

iner and outter sills corroded

offside front sill is excessively corroded

underside of the vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,701 miles

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

engine mouting bolts have washers missing (bolts likely to pull through)

engine oil leak

rear subframe has slight flexing when handbrake applied hard

underside welded areas heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,701 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine mouting bolts have washers missing (bolts likely to pull through)

engine oil leak

rear subframe has slight flexing when handbrake applied hard

underside welded areas heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,475 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 35,438 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,221 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 28,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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L751 UVL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 L751 UVL, 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 L751 UVL registered?

L751 UVL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 November 1993.

Is L751 UVL safe to buy?

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