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L81 FMS

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 FMS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 92,013 miles

Offside Front floor slightly corroded (old repair)

all underside heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect some components)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,252 miles

FLOORS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED UNABLE TO INSPECT SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,369 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2020 90,368 miles

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

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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,278 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Lower under side heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber pereshed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,227 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle would not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Lower under side heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber pereshed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc backplate insecure

Underside heavily undersealed

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt strut to upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt strut to upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc backplate insecure

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

Underside heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 87,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,913 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 86,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 81,831 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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L81 FMS is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L81 FMS, 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 L81 FMS registered?

L81 FMS is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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