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L889 MUB

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,900 mi
Last recorded38,900 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 MUB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion in wheel arch, rear edge

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,289 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 38,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,382 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,979 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,972 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,924 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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L889 MUB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L889 MUB, 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 L889 MUB registered?

L889 MUB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L889 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L889 MUB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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