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G12 MNE

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,241 mi
Last recorded1,241 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 MNE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 1,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 27 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,371 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 83,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,059 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,172 miles

o/s/r arch rusting

Fail 5 Mar 2014 80,172 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r arch rusting

Pass 7 May 2013 79,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 78,008 miles

Slight play in nearside front lower swivvel joint

Pass 6 May 2011 75,877 miles

Oil leak

both front lower swivels slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,774 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front lower swivels slight play

Pass 6 May 2010 75,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,819 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2008 72,998 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 71,845 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 71,882 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,910 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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G12 MNE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G12 MNE, 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 G12 MNE registered?

G12 MNE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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