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L813 SGP

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,223 mi
Last recorded82,223 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 SGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,223 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 82,223 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,034 miles

Oil leak

off side and near side outer sills req att soon

slight play both front wheels

slight play near side rear radius arm

Fail 16 Nov 2009 75,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side and near side outer sills req att soon

slight play both front wheels

slight play near side rear radius arm

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play n/s/rear radius arm

Fail 16 Nov 2007 62,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

slight play n/s/rear radius arm

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,530 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,529 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,702 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 49,600 miles

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

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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L813 SGP is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L813 SGP, 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 L813 SGP registered?

L813 SGP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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