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L859 DOF

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,505 mi
Last recorded15,505 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL859 DOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 15,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 15,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 15,238 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 14,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 13,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 13,246 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 12,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 12,400 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Pass 17 May 2017 11,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,496 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 11,480 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,986 miles

O/S/ OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,754 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/F AND N/S/F FLOORS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,483 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,144 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,345 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,846 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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L859 DOF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L859 DOF, 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 L859 DOF registered?

L859 DOF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L859 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L859 DOF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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