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B20 ATJ

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,211 mi
Last recorded26,211 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 ATJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2024 25,649 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 25,094 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 25,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019
Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,617 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 191,775 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 19,147 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested no cat fitted (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure pear drop mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on hand brake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure pear drop mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on hand brake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle on exhaust (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing both ()

boot floor corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,724 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 96,359 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,930 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 94,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 172,479 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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B20 ATJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B20 ATJ, 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 B20 ATJ registered?

B20 ATJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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