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K277 CSX

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,597 mi
Last recorded57,597 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK277 CSX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 57,597 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 57,196 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Radius arm seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Top suspension bush (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,161 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 57,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 57,003 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2023 57,000 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 56,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,940 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 56,940 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,450 miles

Nearside Front flexy brake hose loose in subframe

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,514 miles

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

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

water leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,012 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

N/S/F FLEXY HOSE TO SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 22 Jul 2014 47,012 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

N/S/F FLEXY HOSE TO SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,937 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front suspension bump stops missing

front subframe front bushes appear to have movement developing

lambda sensor out of limits

Fail 20 Jun 2013 41,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front suspension bump stops missing

front subframe front bushes appear to have movement developing

lambda sensor out of limits

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,429 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 38,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,084 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 35,084 miles

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

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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K277 CSX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K277 CSX, 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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K277 CSX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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