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B16 GYE

1993 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,720 mi
Last recorded6,720 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GYE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 6,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 6,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 5,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 5,383 miles

Basis emissions test done to the age of the engine 1/8/75. 31/786

Pass 14 Apr 2022 4,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 4,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 4,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 3,920 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,589 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 61,561 miles

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)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 60,769 miles

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

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

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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B16 GYE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B16 GYE, 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 B16 GYE registered?

B16 GYE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B16 GYE safe to buy?

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