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L965 HDC

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,518 mi
Last recorded76,518 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 HDC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,518 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front this tyre is perished deep into the tread but no cords are showing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,488 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 62,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 61,979 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 61,655 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)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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L965 HDC is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L965 HDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L965 HDC registered?

L965 HDC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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