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L790 GVT

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,442 mi
Last recorded45,442 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 GVT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,295 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2005 33,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

acceptable wear in both upper ball joints

damping effect on both rear shock absorbers on legal limits

middle and rear exhaust mountings breaking up

o/s front drive shaft boot leaking slightly

very heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

acceptable wear in both upper ball joints

damping effect on both rear shock absorbers on legal limits

middle and rear exhaust mountings breaking up

o/s front drive shaft boot leaking slightly

very heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

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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L790 GVT is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L790 GVT, 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 L790 GVT registered?

L790 GVT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L790 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L790 GVT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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