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K245 EYY

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,341 mi
Last recorded58,341 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK245 EYY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 56,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,972 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,647 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 56,557 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill is rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill is rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o.s front under floor is starting to rust

Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,112 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 65,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 54,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,423 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 53,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill , offside rear inner wheel arch, and offside rear underfloor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 60 12 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 52,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 51,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,306 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,247 miles

both front tyres just on wear indicators

exhaust rear clamp to body loose - still secure

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

rear subframe corroded

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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K245 EYY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K245 EYY, 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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K245 EYY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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