1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Rover MINI MOT pass rate and common faults

864 MOT tests in 2024. 66.9% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time66.9%
Failed or needed repairs33.1%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 864 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive3.6%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high3.0%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.7%
  10. Washers: not working2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.5%
  2. Emissions & leaks20.8%
  3. Brakes17.4%
  4. Suspension15.3%
  5. Body & chassis11.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  7. Steering5.6%
  8. Tyres2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play5.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1993 Rover MINI?

In 2024, 66.9% of 1993 Rover MINI cars passed their MOT first time, across 864 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Rover MINI?

The most common failure reasons were non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; service brake imbalance: across an axle; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Rover MINI reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).