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L928 MAK

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,167 mi
Last recorded72,167 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL928 MAK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,735 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 70,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,193 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,302 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,068 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front foot wells (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,848 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,848 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear service and park brake slightly low effort

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,156 miles

slight play in column bush

Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion at offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,566 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,575 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 44,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L928 MAK is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L928 MAK, 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 L928 MAK registered?

L928 MAK is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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