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L791 OFM

1993 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,340 mi
Last recorded34,340 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL791 OFM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 34,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under carriage various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under carriage various locations (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 33,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 33,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 32,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,046 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,716 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,592 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,261 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 30,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion starting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previously repaired area corroded and needs attention (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 29,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion starting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previously repaired area corroded and needs attention (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 28,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,345 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 28,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,746 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,740 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,203 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,413 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 26,407 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,636 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,632 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,530 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 24,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 22,608 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,895 miles

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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L791 OFM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L791 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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What year was L791 OFM registered?

L791 OFM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L791 OFM safe to buy?

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