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J22 GAH

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,282 mi
Last recorded41,282 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 GAH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 41,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,276 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 40,806 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 40,806 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,254 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 39,254 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 37,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 36,933 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,725 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 36,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,623 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,399 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,171 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 36,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,928 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,256 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,941 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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J22 GAH is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J22 GAH, 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 J22 GAH registered?

J22 GAH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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