1993 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · L997 GYO
1993 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 51,360 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L997 GYO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2018
- 51,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L997 GYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Mini (L997 GYO) between August 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
L997 GYO Mileage History
- 11/08/200634,385 mi
- 11/08/200634,385 mi
- 01/08/200736,869 mi+2,484 mi
- 11/08/200839,426 mi+2,557 mi
- 14/08/200839,426 mi
- 05/08/200941,428 mi+2,002 mi
- 13/08/200941,446 mi+18 mi
- 09/08/201044,204 mi+2,758 mi
- 05/08/201146,311 mi+2,107 mi
- 14/08/201247,781 mi+1,470 mi
- 30/08/201349,014 mi+1,233 mi
- 19/05/201549,039 mi+25 mi
- 19/05/201549,042 mi+3 mi
- 26/05/201649,788 mi+746 mi
- 26/05/201649,788 mi
- 22/05/201750,480 mi+692 mi
- 25/05/201750,548 mi+68 mi
- 21/05/201851,360 mi+812 mi
Average of roughly 1,442 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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