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K437 XRU

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,234 mi
Last recorded18,234 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK437 XRU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 18,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 17,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 17,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 17,735 miles

Both wipers slight smearing

Fuel cap seal slightly perished around outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 17,723 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 17,723 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 17,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,589 miles

fuel pipe rubbing on timing cover (repair soon)

n/s/f door step corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 17,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel pipe rubbing on timing cover (repair soon)

n/s/f door step corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,460 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion A pillar/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers smearing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 17,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion A pillar/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,167 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

pin hole in off side front outer cv boot

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,910 miles

o/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,166 miles

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

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

auto gear lever cover adrift

play lower steering column bush

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,250 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 14,250 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,862 miles

bolt missing from carb to manifold

long hand brake travel

oil leaks

plai n/s top swivel

play in steering colum top bush

Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,640 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 13,640 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,447 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 13,426 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,006 miles

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

both doorsteps starting to rust

Fail 28 Feb 2008 13,005 miles

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

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

both doorsteps starting to rust

Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,434 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,011 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 12,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

long travel at handbrake lever

slight wear in upper and lower steering column bushes

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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K437 XRU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K437 XRU, 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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K437 XRU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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