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K258 SLT

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,610 mi
Last recorded38,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 SLT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,610 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 38,589 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,449 miles

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

oil leak

oil leak all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,447 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle not idling (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

oil leak all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,060 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 38,060 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working faulty switch (1.7.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,179 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheels slight touching radias arms

handbrake just met requirements

Fail 27 Feb 2016 37,178 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheels slight touching radias arms

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,129 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,624 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 32,620 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,798 miles

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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K258 SLT is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 K258 SLT, 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 K258 SLT registered?

K258 SLT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 July 1993.

Is K258 SLT safe to buy?

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