MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated servo inop (3.3.E.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor holed at rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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L83 UMW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 L83 UMW, 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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L83 UMW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 1993.
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