1993 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · L131 BEA
1993 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 49,619 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L131 BEA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 49,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L131 BEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover Mini (L131 BEA) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FL”.
L131 BEA Mileage History
- 30/05/202349,618 mi
- 09/08/202349,618 mi
- 06/09/202349,618 mi
- 07/04/202549,619 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 4 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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