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L761 JRF

1993 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL761 JRF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 46,118 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in nearside and offside sills

Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe slightly holed and leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front ends of outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,102 miles

Front sills corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,577 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fluid level low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail pipe has rusted through. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 44,897 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,589 miles

both outer sills have some rust and repairs

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four shocks worn

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

several suspension bushes worn

underside of veichle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 42,475 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four shocks worn

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

several suspension bushes worn

underside of veichle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,377 miles

all tyre deteriorated slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,598 miles

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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L761 JRF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L761 JRF, 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 L761 JRF registered?

L761 JRF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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