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K290 LMX

1993 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

52,761 mi
Last recorded52,761 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 LMX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 52,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,315 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,717 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,702 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,791 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 46,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,784 miles

nearside rear subframe corroding

rear inner arches corroding

Pass 20 May 2010 43,516 miles

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

Oil leak

body corrosion evident

front bumper damaged

h/brake cable deteriorating advise replace

n/s rear tyre wearing low

rear subframe corroding

Fail 20 May 2010 43,516 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

body corrosion evident

front bumper damaged

h/brake cable deteriorating advise replace

n/s rear tyre wearing low

rear subframe corroding

Pass 20 May 2009 42,965 miles

both sides of rear sub frame corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and worn

Fail 20 May 2009 42,965 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

both sides of rear sub frame corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and worn

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,090 miles

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear subframe corroded slightly

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage and worn outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear subframe corroded slightly

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage and worn outer edge

Pass 15 May 2007 41,279 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 41,243 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

suspension rubbers front and rear perished

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,313 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 40,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both n/s tyres damaged on outer wall

engine oil leaks

n/s sill corroded

play in o/s/f ball joints

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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K290 LMX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K290 LMX, 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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K290 LMX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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