MOT Status
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63,061 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake clevis joint insecure master cylinder/ servo (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached tie rod locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached hub securing nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached tie rod locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached hub securing nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nearside and offside upper and lower front swivel joints / locking devices insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting securing nuts loose (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
nearside and offside front suspension unit cone locking nuts loose
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
front number plate cracked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front indicator lenses faded
main beam warning light not working
offside mirror glass deteriorated
one incorrect wheel nut on each wheel
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L838 EVM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L838 EVM, 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 L838 EVM registered?
L838 EVM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1993.
Is L838 EVM safe to buy?
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