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L95 DDB

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,950 mi
Last recorded51,950 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 DDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 51,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edge

Offside Front tyre worn edge

Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Apr 2019 51,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

parking brake low effort

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,453 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

play in the steering column

Fail 18 Apr 2018 51,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

play in the steering column

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on front and rear subframe

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 13 Apr 2017 50,410 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery cable (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on front and rear subframe

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,746 miles

advise advanced corrosion rear subframe

Fail 27 Jun 2014 48,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advise advanced corrosion rear subframe

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,556 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 47,556 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 46,057 miles

Advise exhaust front pipe/flexi sightly deteriated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,245 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 42,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear subframe is rusting

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,416 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at centre

front subframe mountings splitting

o/s front outer sill corroded at front

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2005 37,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flexy webbing split

rear subframe corroded

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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L95 DDB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 L95 DDB, 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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L95 DDB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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