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L991 ULU

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,371 mi
Last recorded43,371 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL991 ULU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 43,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,787 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 41,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,711 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 40,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 39,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

poor servo action

Pass 5 May 2015 38,410 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 38,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,384 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 38,380 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,630 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 37,630 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,297 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,905 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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L991 ULU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L991 ULU, 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 L991 ULU registered?

L991 ULU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L991 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L991 ULU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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