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L940 FGM

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,216 mi
Last recorded49,216 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 FGM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,216 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 49,194 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,006 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 47,001 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 46,242 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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L940 FGM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L940 FGM, 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 L940 FGM registered?

L940 FGM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L940 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L940 FGM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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