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L939 GYO

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,752 mi
Last recorded19,752 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL939 GYO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 19,752 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 19,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 18,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 18,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 18,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 17,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,856 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 16,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 16,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,403 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 15,403 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,367 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,595 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,774 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 12,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 11,901 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 11,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 11,816 miles

slight perishing cap ,seal slight perishing o/s/r n/s/r tyres crack o/s/r fog lamp lens corrosion exhaust small pin hole in silencer slight play front ball joints

Fail 3 May 2011 11,799 miles

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

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

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

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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L939 GYO 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 L939 GYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L939 GYO registered?

L939 GYO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L939 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L939 GYO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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