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K255 KMX

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

30,880 mi
Last recorded30,880 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 KMX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 30,880 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 30,246 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 28,947 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 28,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,633 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,992 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 25,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,377 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 24,372 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,856 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,717 miles

Oil leak Engine

Fail 23 Jan 2017 22,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Engine

Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,527 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,091 miles

both rear tyres cracking/split

Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,772 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,177 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,867 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,377 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 18,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise water pump leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,437 miles

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

advise water pump leaking

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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K255 KMX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K255 KMX, 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 K255 KMX registered?

K255 KMX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K255 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K255 KMX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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