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L979 MJN

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,600 mi
Last recorded86,600 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 MJN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 86,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 86,323 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 86,043 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 86,034 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel / "A"pillar . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,847 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel seam with inner wing panel . corroded and damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 85,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel seam with inner wing panel . corroded and damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and all rear rake pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 85,567 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and all rear rake pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 85,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,285 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,800 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 84,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 84,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake lever starting to rust

Pass 27 Apr 2007 82,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 81,427 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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L979 MJN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L979 MJN, 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 L979 MJN registered?

L979 MJN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 November 1993.

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