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MDM 705G

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,417 mi
Last recorded39,417 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 705G
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 39,417 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 39,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 38,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,972 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 35,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 35,439 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 35,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2019 34,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 33,843 miles

Central Front Slight oil Leak from the engine

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,330 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,308 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,657 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

both head lights poor patern

Fail 19 Aug 2011 29,562 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

both head lights poor patern

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside rear not prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,929 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,929 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,163 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in o/s/f

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe bracket loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack has slight play in o/s/f

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MDM 705G is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MDM 705G, 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 MDM 705G registered?

MDM 705G is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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