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L754 ADV

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,496 mi
Last recorded41,496 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL754 ADV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 38,881 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 38,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 36,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 23 Apr 2021 36,872 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,855 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 33,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 29,534 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 29,534 miles

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 May 2010 27,675 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 27,675 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,230 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 25,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 23,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 23,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L754 ADV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L754 ADV, 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 L754 ADV registered?

L754 ADV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L754 ADV safe to buy?

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