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L790 OFM

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,480 mi
Last recorded75,480 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2018 75,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorshut (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired poor weld repair (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay bulkhead nearing excessive in places (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately wheel arch poor weld repair (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/doorshut nearing excessive in places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearing exessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill/quarter (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately wheel arch poor weld repairs nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearing excessive multi spots (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front&rear floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,736 miles

both number plates deteriorated

corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

corrosion to bulk head, around brake servo

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow to front and centre exhaust

Fail 5 Aug 2016 74,729 miles

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

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

both number plates deteriorated

corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

corrosion to bulk head, around brake servo

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow to front and centre exhaust

Pass 11 May 2012 74,641 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 11 May 2012 74,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all inner wheel archs heavily undersealed

offside rear tyre on legal limit

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,484 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 63,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen washers weak

Fail 19 May 2008 63,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 8 May 2007 51,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 45,049 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

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 OFM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 L790 OFM, 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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L790 OFM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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