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L87 VFT

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 VFT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,423 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 87,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 82,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 81,985 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 81,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,638 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 81,639 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 81,632 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 81,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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L87 VFT is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L87 VFT, 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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L87 VFT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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