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G8 NMD

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,892 mi
Last recorded61,892 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 NMD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,892 miles

(ADVISE) OIL LEAK

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SLIGHTLY BENT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 61,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering INNER FLOOR AREA AT SEAT MOUNTINGS HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(ADVISE) OIL LEAK

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SLIGHTLY BENT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 61,871 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with under seal

Fail 20 Aug 2024 61,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,866 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal ALL UNDERNEITH OF CAR UNDERSEALED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 61,866 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal ALL UNDERNEITH OF CAR UNDERSEALED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE OF WHOLE CAR UNDERSEALED

Pass 28 May 2019 61,827 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 61,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure not locking in upright position (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,741 miles

Front advise front brake disc's corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear advise bottom shock absorber retaining nut loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,741 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front advise front brake disc's corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear advise bottom shock absorber retaining nut loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,682 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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G8 NMD is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G8 NMD, 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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G8 NMD is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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