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B17 GJB

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,927 mi
Last recorded57,927 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 GJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 2 Nov 2024 57,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,789 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,715 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 57,536 miles

non cat engine fitted

steering stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,750 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES WEARING/EXHAUST CORRODING BUT SERVICABLE/EARLY SIGNS OF AGEING CRACKS TO MOST BONDED SUSPENSION JOINTS/SLIGHT DISTORTION TO NEARSIDE FRONT HUB/OVERSIZE WHEELS ARE FITTED TO VECH WHICH WILL PUT STRAIN ON STEERING LONG TERM/ENGINE MO

Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 44,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,563 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 35,563 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) 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
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B17 GJB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B17 GJB, 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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B17 GJB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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