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L898 FAN

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,949 mi
Last recorded4,949 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 FAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 4,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 4,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 4,841 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mounting to body,body mounting on body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 4,832 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 4,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 4,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 3,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 3,780 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 27,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 1,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,707 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 5,445 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery tray slightly corroded

exhaust emissions erratic

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,335 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 51,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 48,361 miles

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

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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L898 FAN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L898 FAN, 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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L898 FAN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 1993.

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