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L76 FBM

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,222 mi
Last recorded42,222 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL76 FBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 42,222 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 42,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 42,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 40,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 38,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 38,327 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,810 miles

Centre Front exhaust rubbing on vehicle body work advise to adjust exhaust system

Nearside Rear wheel spacer not aligned correctly

Offside Rear wheel spacer not aligned correctly

Fail 28 May 2016 37,806 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Centre Front exhaust rubbing on vehicle body work advise to adjust exhaust system

Nearside Rear wheel spacer not aligned correctly

Offside Rear wheel spacer not aligned correctly

Pass 30 May 2015 37,471 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 37,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 36,901 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 36,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 36,093 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 36,089 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,041 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,037 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,154 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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L76 FBM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L76 FBM, 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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L76 FBM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L76 FBM safe to buy?

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