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L995 RCD

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 RCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 61,871 miles

suspension mod's fitted very stiff

Fail 28 Jul 2026 61,869 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

suspension mod's fitted very stiff

Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,565 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 61,561 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower rad mounting one bolt missing

Offside Front Lower subframe mounting bolt one loose one with nut missing

wheel alignment poor

Pass 9 Feb 2024 60,338 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 60,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 60,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co 10.82% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorbers mounted incorrectly

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,101 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 58,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 57,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Underneath all corroded suspension & steering components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 57,548 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underneath all corroded suspension & steering components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,020 miles

Both Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 57,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,912 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,912 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,626 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,929 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 May 2011 39,120 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 39,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,442 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,331 miles

rear lower valance corroded

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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L995 RCD is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 L995 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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L995 RCD is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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