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K121 RTL

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,821 mi
Last recorded24,821 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 RTL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 24,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 24,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,496 miles

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 23,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 22,660 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 22,651 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance and subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance and subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 21,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure panel to o/s of mtg cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,655 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 19,655 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,282 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 18,282 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 15,985 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,105 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,864 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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K121 RTL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K121 RTL, 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 K121 RTL registered?

K121 RTL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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