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L852 JAO

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,587 mi
Last recorded72,587 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 JAO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,587 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corroding but not within prescribed area or deemed excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corroding but not within prescribed area or deemed excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 70,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,181 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 70,181 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,981 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,981 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 66,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2016 66,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2015 60,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 60,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,199 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,176 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 51,116 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre punctured

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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L852 JAO is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L852 JAO, 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 L852 JAO registered?

L852 JAO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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