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L956 GHN

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,633 mi
Last recorded2,633 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 GHN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 2,633 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 2,556 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 25,566 miles

Emissions not tested Not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 2,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 2,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,435 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 80,480 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,640 miles

Bulk head very rusty around brake and suspension mountings

Front brake discs rusted

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front subframe mouinting bushes perished and splitting

Front win dscreen frame very rusty

Metal brake pipes in the engine bay degrading

Metal fuel pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front metal brake pipe degradin g

Shock absorber mounting bushesd perished

Slight play in both front suspension upper ball joints

Rear tyres aged and perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,639 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Bulk head very rusty around brake and suspension mountings

Front brake discs rusted

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front subframe mouinting bushes perished and splitting

Front win dscreen frame very rusty

Metal brake pipes in the engine bay degrading

Metal fuel pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front metal brake pipe degradin g

Shock absorber mounting bushesd perished

Slight play in both front suspension upper ball joints

Rear tyres aged and perished

Fail 11 Jul 2007 78,099 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,099 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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L956 GHN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L956 GHN, 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 L956 GHN registered?

L956 GHN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L956 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L956 GHN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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