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L788 GYR

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

37,032 mi
Last recorded37,032 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 GYR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,032 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 36,991 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 36,983 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 36,914 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,732 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 36,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 / 60 / 12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 / 60 / 12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 / 60 / 12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 / 60 / 12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 36,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to front bulk head

washer aims poor

Fail 6 Jan 2020 36,646 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside parking brake effort low

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to front bulk head

washer aims poor

Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres perished

corrosion to front floor

Fail 4 Jan 2019 36,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres perished

corrosion to front floor

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion starting in both rear wheel arches

Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,004 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,844 miles

Corrosion to front floor pans

Fail 6 Jan 2016 35,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to front floor pans

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,033 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside front upper inner wheel arch rear of arch

movement in steering coloum at steering wheel

Fail 22 Aug 2014 72,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside front upper inner wheel arch rear of arch

movement in steering coloum at steering wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,456 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Corrosion to boot floor

Heavy corrosion to offside door shut

Rear subframe corroded

Rear valance corroded

Slight play in steering column lower bush

Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,454 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub frame weakend by corrosion

Rear valance corroded near to rear sub frame mountings

Steering column lower mounting play

Pass 21 Jul 2012 71,055 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 71,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 1 May 2012 71,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear battery cable mounting broken

Rear subframe corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 70,411 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer sill corroded at front

Oil leak

Rear battery cable mounting broken

Rear subframe corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,216 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,888 miles

all brakes rusty

sills corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 65,876 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brakes rusty due to standing.

earth strap broken.

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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L788 GYR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 L788 GYR, 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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L788 GYR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 December 1993.

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