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K388 YDP

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,902 mi
Last recorded6,902 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 YDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 6,902 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 6,557 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 6,557 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,278 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 51,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 4,996 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R TRAILING RADIUS ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 4,996 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R TRAILING RADIUS ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid GETTING WEAK (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 4,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 4,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 2,340 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 2,340 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K388 YDP is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K388 YDP, 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 K388 YDP registered?

K388 YDP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 May 1993.

Is K388 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K388 YDP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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