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L817 UWP

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 UWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,112 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,105 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 78,101 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 78,099 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,546 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front and rear body corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front and rear body corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s rear floor corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,548 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,519 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,808 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 63,808 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,635 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 62,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

squeak n/s rear

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,194 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,022 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 62,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,709 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,561 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front of roof corroded.

repair done on rear subframe.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,157 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,157 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,020 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,577 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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L817 UWP is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L817 UWP, 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 L817 UWP registered?

L817 UWP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L817 UWP safe to buy?

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