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L972 CBA

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,389 mi
Last recorded90,389 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 CBA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2010 90,389 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills are holed and corroded at the front but are not in a prescribed area

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,909 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has slight blow on front

floor and cill os has repairs

rear ns os rear radius pins have slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,375 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 92,375 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 88,368 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 1 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,165 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 83,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L972 CBA is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L972 CBA, 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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L972 CBA is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 September 1993.

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