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L948 ULL

1993 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

31,890 mi
Last recorded31,890 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 ULL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 31,698 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded not withing 30cm of subframe mount

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 31,625 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded not withing 30cm of subframe mount

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 30,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 29,570 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 29,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 28,374 miles

under neath of vehicle heavily under sealed and greased

Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

imbalance on park brake

Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,454 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 27,454 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,193 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,190 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,800 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,868 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 25,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,770 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,770 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 12 Jul 2007 25,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 25,340 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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L948 ULL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L948 ULL, 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 L948 ULL registered?

L948 ULL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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