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K250 BHO

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK250 BHO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 82,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,080 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 82,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,019 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,019 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,016 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,872 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,111 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 81,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,172 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 73,189 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,189 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,894 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 68,875 miles

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

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

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

acceptable corrosion inside rear boot floor.

acceptable corrosion to front floor.

acceptable damamge to windscreen outside zone 'a'

frt brake pads wearing low.

n.s.f tyre wearing inner edge.

o.s.f tie bar on front suspension slightly bent.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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K250 BHO is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K250 BHO, 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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K250 BHO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1993.

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