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K246 JRW

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

33,440 mi
Last recorded33,440 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 JRW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,440 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 33,333 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2017 33,328 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2016 33,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,581 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 32,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 24,777 miles

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floor and underbody starting to corrode

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside rear tyre tread starting to split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight freeplay in nearside lower ball joint

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floor and underbody starting to corrode

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside rear tyre tread starting to split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight freeplay in nearside lower ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,169 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front sill corroded and holed

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 22,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,075 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,075 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,712 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,712 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.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
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K246 JRW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K246 JRW, 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 K246 JRW registered?

K246 JRW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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