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L972 TAC

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,787 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 84,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower fixing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 77,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,048 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 73,965 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,801 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 70,739 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake imbalance 35%

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,767 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 67,766 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering handbrake high front no plate discoloured coolant leak slight play in front suspension joints o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,586 miles

handbrake high slight play in n/s/f suspension joints

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,193 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 62,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 57,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TAC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L972 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.

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What year was L972 TAC registered?

L972 TAC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1993.

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