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L806 OPW

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,588 mi
Last recorded88,588 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL806 OPW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 88,588 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 87,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 87,184 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 86,106 miles

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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 86,087 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis underside undersealed, unable to inspect condition

Pass 18 May 2018 84,310 miles

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

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2017 80,075 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,085 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,007 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 65,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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)

all four tyres getting low

Pass 10 May 2010 61,433 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated but stil ledgible

rear number plate deteriorated but stil ledgible

Fail 8 May 2010 61,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated but stil ledgible

rear number plate deteriorated but stil ledgible

Pass 13 May 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 51,919 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 49,261 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 49,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 44,552 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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L806 OPW 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 73.9%.

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 L806 OPW, 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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L806 OPW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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