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L835 FGM

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,410 mi
Last recorded27,410 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 27,410 miles

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

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

advise steering rack gaiters been glued

Fail 10 May 2012 27,397 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 23,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,799 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

floor panels corroding

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

oil leaking from engine

rear subframe corroding

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 24 May 2010 23,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

floor panels corroding

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

oil leaking from engine

rear subframe corroding

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 14 May 2009 23,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

slight movement in lower column bush

slight play in nsr radius arm brg

slight play in osf lower balljoint

Pass 14 May 2009 23,328 miles

front number plate cracked

slight movement in lower column bush

slight play in nsr radius arm brg

slight play in osf lower balljoint

Pass 16 May 2008 22,698 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 22,698 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front & rear tyre sidewalls perishing, f/no plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2007 21,738 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,738 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine Stabilizer Bushes Worn

Pass 31 May 2006 21,259 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 21,258 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre cut to side wall

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2005 20,596 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 FGM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L835 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

L835 FGM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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