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E19 OSS

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,826 mi
Last recorded79,826 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 OSS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 79,826 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,824 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,889 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,883 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 762,326 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 73,646 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,646 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Nov 2008 73,591 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch in poor condition

suspension height slightly low

Pass 17 Nov 2007 71,354 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 71,247 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,732 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 68,659 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear subframe crroded

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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E19 OSS is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 E19 OSS, 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 E19 OSS registered?

E19 OSS is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is E19 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 OSS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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