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L978 EOE

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,455 mi
Last recorded57,455 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 EOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,455 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,288 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,610 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,077 miles

OSF ball joint slight play/wear

Slight corrosion on subframe

Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OSF ball joint slight play/wear

Slight corrosion on subframe

Pass 13 May 2011 54,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 52,349 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 51,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 51,244 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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L978 EOE is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L978 EOE, 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 L978 EOE registered?

L978 EOE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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