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L911 CEL

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

2,724 mi
Last recorded2,724 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL911 CEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 2,724 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 2,724 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 2,097 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish.

Offside indicator side repeater dim.

Slight play in near side front upper swivel.

Wind screen washers weak.

Wind screen wipers worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 1,888 miles

Slight play in near side front upper swivel

Wind screen washers weak

Wind screen wipers worn

Fail 8 Jun 2023 1,887 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in near side front upper swivel

Wind screen washers weak

Wind screen wipers worn

Pass 31 May 2022 1,320 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Slight play in offside lower ball joint.

Tie rod bushes starting to perish.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 412 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight grease leak offside drive shaft inner boot.

Tie rod bushes starting to perish.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,058 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Slight play/lift in offside lower ball joint.

Pass 5 May 2017 97,960 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,544 miles

Both front tie rod bushes starting to perish.

Pass 30 May 2014 95,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,348 miles

Slight play in offside lower ball joint.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in offside lower ball joint.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 93,474 miles

Offside rear tyre very close to legal limit.

Slight play in offside lower ball joint.

Surface corrosion to nearside front brake pipe.

Pass 12 May 2009 88,562 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre very close to legal limit.

Fail 12 May 2009 88,562 miles

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

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Front brake pads very low.

Offside rear tyre very close to legal limit.

Pass 14 May 2008 82,948 miles

corrosion starting @ outer edge of near side front disc

off side rear tyre wearing @ outer edge

rear sub frame patch repaired

slight brake rub @ near side rear, advise brake inspection

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2007 78,586 miles

Both front tyres wearing at outer edge.

Rear subframe repaired.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Surface corrosion to nearside front brake pipe.

Pass 23 May 2006 73,021 miles

Slight play in nearside front bottom swivel.

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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L911 CEL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L911 CEL, 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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L911 CEL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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