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TEZ 9371

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,814 mi
Last recorded55,814 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 9371
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,814 miles

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,498 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 55,498 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 55,297 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 55,288 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively braking system valve under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 54,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,799 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 53,795 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,264 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 52,264 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Surface corrosion to N/S/F of floor.

Offside Front Surface corrosion to O/S/F floor

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,306 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,202 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,138 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,097 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 1,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear number plates temporarily fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 1,342 miles

Front and rear number plates temporarily fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,229 miles

advise corrosion arond headlamps

advise o/s front wing corrosion

advise rear quarter pannel corrosion

advise rear subframe corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2010 43,225 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise corrosion arond headlamps

advise o/s front wing corrosion

advise rear quarter pannel corrosion

advise rear subframe corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2009 41,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,556 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,817 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 39,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,076 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,239 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 36,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TEZ 9371 is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TEZ 9371, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEZ 9371 registered?

TEZ 9371 is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is TEZ 9371 safe to buy?

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