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K408 SLP

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 SLP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 82,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust fouling gear selector

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 82,323 miles

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

Headlamp insecure Nearside and offside incorrectly fitted (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Fouling body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,992 miles

BATTERY NOT PROPERLY SECURE.

EXHAUST IS NOISY .BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST THIS IS ACCEPTABLE AT THE MOMENT BUT SMOKE MAY GET MORE DENSE IN THE FUTURE.SUSPECT THIS VEHICLE MAY OF HAD A CATALYIC CONVERTOR AT SOMETIME POSSIBLY BUT UNABLE TO PROVE THIS.

PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL.OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD.SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES.WATER IN REAR LIGHT UNITS.SUSPECT FILLER HAS BEEN USED ON BODYWORK.

SPLITS ON VARIOUS SUSPENSION AND STEERING BUSHES.OFFSIDE FRONT RUBBER BRAKE FLEXI HOSE VERY SLIGHTLY TWISTED.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 81,991 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect REGISTRATION PLATE IS BLACK. (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play SUSPECT THIS IS THE BEARING BUT OTHER ITEMS SHOULD BE CHECKED IN THIS AREA. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect REGISTRATION PLATE IS BLACK (0.1 (c))

BATTERY NOT PROPERLY SECURE.

EXHAUST IS NOISY .BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST THIS IS ACCEPTABLE AT THE MOMENT BUT SMOKE MAY GET MORE DENSE IN THE FUTURE.SUSPECT THIS VEHICLE MAY OF HAD A CATALYIC CONVERTOR AT SOMETIME POSSIBLY BUT UNABLE TO PROVE THIS.

PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL.OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD.SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES.WATER IN REAR LIGHT UNITS.SUSPECT FILLER HAS BEEN USED ON BODYWORK.

SPLITS ON VARIOUS SUSPENSION AND STEERING BUSHES.OFFSIDE FRONT RUBBER BRAKE FLEXI HOSE VERY SLIGHTLY TWISTED.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,104 miles

slight play in both side front lower ball joints.

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 81,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

slight play in both side front lower ball joints.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 73,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 73,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,575 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,974 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,112 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,112 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

slight blow front exhaust front pipe join to manifold

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,973 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 53,962 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,964 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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K408 SLP is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K408 SLP, 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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K408 SLP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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