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K293 YON

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,201 mi
Last recorded31,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK293 YON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 31,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 31,129 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 30,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 29,787 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 29,489 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 29,366 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,984 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 28,984 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 28,892 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,841 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 28,830 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,620 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 28,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,493 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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K293 YON is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K293 YON, 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 K293 YON registered?

K293 YON is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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