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C23 LOL

1992 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,586 mi
Last recorded61,586 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 LOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 61,586 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 61,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,847 miles

Oil leak

slight osf/nsf cv joints play

Fail 21 Nov 2011 71,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,769 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 69,754 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rattle on offside front brake backplate

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,715 miles

Corrosion to O/S sill step.

Front suspension ride level low.

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)

Fail 30 May 2007 56,715 miles

Corrosion to O/S sill step.

Front suspension ride level low.

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,268 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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C23 LOL is a 1992 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 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 C23 LOL, 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 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C23 LOL registered?

C23 LOL is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is C23 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 LOL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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