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L75 WAB

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 WAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 99,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 98,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,479 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clamp insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all tyre valve stems cracked

rear seat belts and rear seats not fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 95,465 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clamp insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all tyre valve stems cracked

rear seat belts and rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,601 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 93,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 91,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 91,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 90,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,099 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 84,014 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,984 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 76,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate deteriorating

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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L75 WAB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L75 WAB, 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 L75 WAB registered?

L75 WAB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1993.

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