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L842 AHA

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,025 mi
Last recorded80,025 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 AHA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,251 miles

Floor pan has slight corrodion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,262 miles

Both rear stop/tail lights slightly discoloured

Wipers not working on intermittent and speed 1. Does not park automatically

Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 77,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,838 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch n/s o/s ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim has light damage

Fail 12 Jun 2018 76,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure floor to frame (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure oval mount to valance split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure floor to frame (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure oval mount to valance bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down loose on its fixings (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim has light damage

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,657 miles

Wipers slow

Fail 19 Aug 2016 75,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers slow

Fail 11 Jun 2016 75,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive catalyst fitted but pre chassis number requirement for catalyst test (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure excessive side movement (2.1.2d)

Steering rack insecure nearside and offside u bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,342 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 75,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,852 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,852 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,654 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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L842 AHA is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L842 AHA, 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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L842 AHA is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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