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L98 RHJ

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,276 mi
Last recorded97,276 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 RHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,276 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,912 miles

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

nut missing from lower engine steady arm

Fail 8 Feb 2011 95,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

nut missing from lower engine steady arm

Pass 7 Nov 2009 92,177 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 92,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,741 miles

o/s/f disc rusted

rear subframe rusted

Fail 5 Aug 2008 87,741 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f disc rusted

rear subframe rusted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,298 miles

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

osf tyre cut not down to cords

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,118 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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L98 RHJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L98 RHJ, 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 L98 RHJ registered?

L98 RHJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 December 1993.

Is L98 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L98 RHJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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