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K443 RBK

1993 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,770 mi
Last recorded13,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK443 RBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 13,770 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 13,740 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 13,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 13,079 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 13,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 12,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 12,821 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 12,821 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 12,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,239 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,009 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,692 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 11,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 11,359 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 11,359 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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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K443 RBK is a 1993 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K443 RBK, 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 K443 RBK registered?

K443 RBK is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K443 RBK safe to buy?

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