CarVerify

Free Car Check

E13 LAR

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,826 mi
Last recorded34,826 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 LAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 34,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 33,788 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 33,788 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 32,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 32,154 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,938 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 5 Mar 2021 30,926 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 30,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 28,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 26,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,316 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 23,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,166 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 17,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 9,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 99,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipe between 3 way connector and offside hose corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 99,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipe between 3 way connector and offside hose corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,668 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,011 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,822 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 70,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 65,109 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,941 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,984 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 57,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E13 LAR is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E13 LAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E13 LAR?

You can check the full history of E13 LAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E13 LAR registered?

E13 LAR is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1992.

Is E13 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 LAR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E13 LAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E13 LAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.