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L855 TGJ

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,752 mi
Last recorded44,752 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 TGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,752 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,477 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 44,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,483 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 43,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,504 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 10 Jul 2018 41,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front outer sill has surface corrosion

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

offside rear tyre perished

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2017 39,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front outer sill has surface corrosion

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

offside rear tyre perished

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

service brake just met requirements

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,141 miles

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 19 Jul 2014 35,695 miles

n/s/r tyre age cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2014 35,694 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front subframe pear drop mounts starting to split

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,993 miles

both front subframe pear drop mounts starting to split

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,374 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,964 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2007 26,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 26,766 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,183 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 26,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ALL FRONT SWIVALS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT OF O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

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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L855 TGJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L855 TGJ, 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 L855 TGJ registered?

L855 TGJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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