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K121 YPL

1993 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,423 mi
Last recorded88,423 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 YPL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,423 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 88,423 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 88,423 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 88,423 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 88,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,668 miles

o/s/f tie-bar bent

sill and floorpan been undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

o/s/f tie-bar bent

sill and floorpan been undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 76,427 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 76,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 YPL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K121 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

K121 YPL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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