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L914 SJN

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,678 mi
Last recorded85,678 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL914 SJN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 85,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie rod bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,648 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,024 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,022 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 77,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive h/c limit to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working not bworking (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat will not move back (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe clamp blow and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Nearside Rear lamp lens loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,534 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,534 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,854 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 74,854 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,537 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,727 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,171 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,171 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,086 miles

Slight corrosion offside door sill

Slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,234 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,537 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 50,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,909 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 48,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,103 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 46,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 45,625 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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L914 SJN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L914 SJN, 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 L914 SJN registered?

L914 SJN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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