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A22 AEY

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,167 mi
Last recorded19,167 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 AEY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 19,167 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL /FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 19,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill cover has corrosion but not affecting sill itself (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 18,924 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 18,924 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 18,630 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 18,630 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 18,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 18,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 18,485 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,745 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 17,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,186 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,204 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in all ball joints

Pass 28 Oct 2005 13,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 13,698 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2005

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear brake poor

top engine stabiliser poor condition

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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A22 AEY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A22 AEY, 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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What year was A22 AEY registered?

A22 AEY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is A22 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 AEY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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