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L835 EJA

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,927 mi
Last recorded37,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL835 EJA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 37,927 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust front flexi corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 37,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

engine oil leaks

exhaust front flexi corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,796 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 37,796 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 37,700 miles

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

exhaust flex damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2023 37,603 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 37,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2021 37,340 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 29 May 2020 36,946 miles

o/s hand brake effort lower than n/s

Pass 30 May 2019 36,706 miles

Stone chip windscreen.

Fail 24 May 2019 36,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Subframe mounting rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,547 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust system front flexi pipe damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2018 36,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust system front flexi pipe damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,005 miles

corrosion to front floors close to limit

corrosion to rear arches

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,385 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,776 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,791 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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L835 EJA is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L835 EJA, 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 L835 EJA registered?

L835 EJA is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 December 1993.

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