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H15 FRN

1993 Rover Mini

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,240 mi
Last recorded7,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 FRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 7,240 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,544 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 73,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,288 miles

Exhaust in Poor Condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 65,229 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 64,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,549 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,539 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front top engine mounting has play in bush

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,519 miles

Front and rear No.plates deteriorating

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,519 miles

Front and rear No.plates deteriorating

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 28 Sep 2010 61,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 tyres are heavily cracked on side walls

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,427 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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H15 FRN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Turquoise 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 H15 FRN, 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 H15 FRN registered?

H15 FRN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is H15 FRN safe to buy?

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