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L822 EJO

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,599 mi
Last recorded83,599 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL822 EJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,599 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 83,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 83,375 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 May 2024 83,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 82,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,307 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 82,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 81,658 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 81,658 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 81,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 80,777 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 80,763 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 80,436 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 80,433 miles

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

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

rear brakes show little or no effert

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,662 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 75,003 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 74,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,751 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,753 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 67,751 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear exhaust mount loose

Fail 14 May 2007 67,629 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 65,603 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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L822 EJO is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L822 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L822 EJO registered?

L822 EJO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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