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7 TOY

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,417 mi
Last recorded10,417 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 TOY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 10,417 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 9,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 9,610 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 9,608 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 9,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,141 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 9,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 8,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,698 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 8,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,581 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 8,580 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,376 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,136 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

Fail 2 Jun 2010 8,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,888 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 7,888 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 7,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 6,997 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 6,996 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 6,554 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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7 TOY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 7 TOY, 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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7 TOY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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