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L790 RCR

1993 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,420 mi
Last recorded91,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 RCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 91,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,583 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,054 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,052 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,894 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion appearing to several areas on underside of vehicle

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside headlight aim beam pattern weak

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,535 miles

corrosion appearing to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

exhaust blows from centre and rear boxes

nearside front outer cv gaiter perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,533 miles

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroding

nearside front outer cv gaiter perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,487 miles

nearside outer c.v boot perished

some corrosion of both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,717 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 81,706 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

several engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,060 miles

corrosion to nearside front outer sill area but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on outer tread

Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,060 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

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

corrosion to nearside front outer sill area but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on outer tread

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,387 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,111 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 75,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / floorpan / 3\4 panel (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 72,947 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded too excess but not within a prescribed area

offside front outer sill corroded too excess but not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,865 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,697 miles

some corrosion of exhaust

some corrosion of rear subframe

Pass 23 May 2011 64,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 64,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 64,117 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 63,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,749 miles

n/s wiper blade split slightly

Pass 25 May 2006 61,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 61,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

some corrosion of 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 RCR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RCR, 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 RCR registered?

L790 RCR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1993.

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