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K100 BHP

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,753 mi
Last recorded22,753 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 BHP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 22,753 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside, front floor pan/s , heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor / inner rear wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor/inner rear wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside , front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily welded / undersealed , on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2024 22,064 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/nearside front outer sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive boot floor at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily welded/covered underseal

Pass 2 Nov 2023 21,312 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / outer sill / heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 21,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / front outer sill / heavily undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 20,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front / rear floor / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front / rear floor / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 20,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front / rear floor / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front / rear floor / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 18,645 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 18,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 16,641 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 16,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 14,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 13,473 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 13,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 11,663 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 11,663 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both teardrops (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,826 miles

N/S FRONT FLOOR IS VERY WEAK

N/S FRONT TYRE IS LOW ON THE OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Oct 2014 8,082 miles

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

cut in the n/s front tyre but not to the cords

horn is starting to sound harsh

Pass 8 Oct 2013 7,046 miles

front brake pads are low

horn is starting to sound harsh

oil leak

slight play in the o/s front lower swivel

Pass 13 Oct 2012 6,379 miles

Nearside front brake pads low

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 4,669 miles

front brake pads are low

gear selector oil seal leaking

n/s front tyre rubs on the inner wing when jacked up

o/s front floor is starting to rust

Pass 2 Feb 2007 3,034 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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K100 BHP is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red 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 K100 BHP, 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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K100 BHP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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