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L965 TAC

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 TAC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 82,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 82,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,383 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 74,224 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 71,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 63,870 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 59,650 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 59,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 56,397 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,346 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,301 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,035 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s boot floor serface corrosion

o/s front floor and rear subframe serface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,944 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable swivel slightly stiff to operate

Fail 30 Jan 2007 39,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s handbrake cable swivel slightly tight to operate

Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,233 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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L965 TAC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TAC, 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 TAC registered?

L965 TAC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L965 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L965 TAC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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