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L784 EPY

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,500 mi
Last recorded51,500 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL784 EPY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 51,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,914 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,736 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 46,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,703 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 40,703 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,654 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,654 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 37,626 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 37,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,040 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 30,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L784 EPY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L784 EPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L784 EPY registered?

L784 EPY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L784 EPY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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