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L955 FBL

1993 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,675 mi
Last recorded58,675 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 FBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,675 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to n/s/f floor

corrosion to n/s/r floor

corrosion to o/s/f floor

corrosion to rear valance

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,921 miles

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

minor wear at front lower balljoints

vehicle cat exempt due to engine code

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,921 miles

minor wear at front lower balljoints

vehicle cat exempt due to engine code

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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L955 FBL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Grey 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 L955 FBL, 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 L955 FBL registered?

L955 FBL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L955 FBL safe to buy?

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