CarVerify

Free Car Check

K166 ESF

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,624 mi
Last recorded79,624 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 ESF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,703 miles

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

boot floor corroding.

brakes begining to bind.

front subframe mount bushes perishing.

nearside door step corroding.

nearside front floor corroding.

nearside front inner arch corroding.

nearside outer sill corroding.

nearside rear floor corroding.

nearside rear inner arch corroding.

offside door step corroding.

offside front floor corroding.

offside front inner arch corroding.

offside outer sill corroding.

offside rear floor corroding.

slight movement in nearside front upper ball joint.

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing.

slight movement in offside front upper ball joint.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

boot floor corroding.

brakes begining to bind.

front subframe mount bushes perishing.

nearside door step corroding.

nearside front floor corroding.

nearside front inner arch corroding.

nearside outer sill corroding.

nearside rear floor corroding.

nearside rear inner arch corroding.

offside door step corroding.

offside front floor corroding.

offside front inner arch corroding.

offside outer sill corroding.

offside rear floor corroding.

slight movement in nearside front upper ball joint.

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing.

slight movement in offside front upper ball joint.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,209 miles

nearside door step corroding.

nearside front inner arch corroding.

nearside front subframe mount bush splitting.

nearside of front floor corroding.

nearside of rear floor corroding.

nearside outer sill corroding.

offside door step corroding.

offside front inner arch corroding.

offside of front floor corroding.

offside of rear floor corroding.

offside outer sill corroding.

offside rear inner arch corroding.

slight movement in offside front upper ball joint.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 78,209 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside door step corroding.

nearside front inner arch corroding.

nearside front subframe mount bush splitting.

nearside of front floor corroding.

nearside of rear floor corroding.

nearside outer sill corroding.

offside door step corroding.

offside front inner arch corroding.

offside of front floor corroding.

offside of rear floor corroding.

offside outer sill corroding.

offside rear inner arch corroding.

slight movement in offside front upper ball joint.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,560 miles

heater matrix leaking.

inner rear tyre walls perishing.

nearside rear floor corroding.

rear subframe mounts corroding.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

surface corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 76,937 miles

items as test 794108217290

Fail 6 Aug 2007 76,937 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on wear limit.

nearside rear floor corroding.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K166 ESF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K166 ESF, 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

How do I check the history of K166 ESF?

You can check the full history of K166 ESF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K166 ESF registered?

K166 ESF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is K166 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K166 ESF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K166 ESF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K166 ESF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.