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L794 DOX

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,181 mi
Last recorded42,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL794 DOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 42,181 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of under body corosion and underseal

Pass 6 May 2025 42,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Various ares of under body corosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 40,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,704 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 38,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached p bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak engine selector oil seal

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,092 miles

145/70/12/69t budget

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

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

engine running rough

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear subframe corrodeing

slight play in offside front top swive;

split vacum pipes in engine bay

Fail 18 Jun 2015 38,092 miles

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

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

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

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

145/70/12/69t budget

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

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

engine running rough

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear subframe corrodeing

slight play in offside front top swive;

split vacum pipes in engine bay

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,151 miles

145/70/12/69t

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear subframe corrodeing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,151 miles

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

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

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

145/70/12/69t

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear subframe corrodeing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,276 miles

OFF SIDE OUTER DOOR SILL CORRODEDE AT UPPER SEAM.

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,867 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,114 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 35,114 miles

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

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

door sills and floor pans corrodeing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,437 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside door step/sill corrodeing

rear subframe corrodeing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,762 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 33,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

145/70/12/69t

advise tracking is checked

rear subframe corrodeing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,142 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear valance corrodeing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,715 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 32,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,022 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 32,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 31,355 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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L794 DOX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 L794 DOX, 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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L794 DOX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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