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L802 MVW

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,941 mi
Last recorded48,941 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL802 MVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,941 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 48,939 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Radius arm locating pin insecure Nearside rear radius arm bushes seized not allowing suspension to work (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and Nearside door steps and outer sills corroded to excess (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded and badly pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,038 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 47,964 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,108 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

hole in n/s/f wing top

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,545 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,056 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front outer sillshowing some corrsion

Fail 29 Feb 2008 27,046 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front outer sillshowing some corrsion

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,354 miles

001 h/brake support becoming weak † †002 emmisions suggest vehicle running v.weak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,859 miles

front grill a little insecure

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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L802 MVW is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L802 MVW, 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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L802 MVW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 November 1993.

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