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L923 TEU

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 TEU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,392 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,309 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 43,610 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,088 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,666 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,195 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Fail 6 Aug 2012 41,163 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

sidewalls of both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,144 miles

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

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

corrosion on nearside front sill not within prescribed area

slightly uneven rear brakes

tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 16 May 2008 41,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded & holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,699 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 40,699 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L923 TEU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red 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 L923 TEU, 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 L923 TEU registered?

L923 TEU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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