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L993 RCD

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 RCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,323 miles

BONNET STIFF TO OPEN AND HINGE CORRODED

CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME AND UNDERBODY

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR DAMAGED AND SLIGHTY CORRODED

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FRONT SUSSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to off side front tyrewall

slight movement in rear radius arm bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,115 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to off side front tyrewall

slight movement in rear radius arm bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,878 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 64,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rusty underbody

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,929 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 63,929 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres getting low

cuts in both front tyre treads, signs of rubbing on inner arch

front and rear shocks damp

oil leak

signs of corrosion developing

small exhaust blow to middle to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

chunk out of o/s front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,294 miles

both front wiper blade split on ends

both rear indicator bulbs starting to lose colour

slight play starting in o/s/f track rod ball joint

slight play starting in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,144 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,143 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 50,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,906 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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L993 RCD is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L993 RCD, 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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L993 RCD is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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