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K445 XPH

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,174 mi
Last recorded66,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK445 XPH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,174 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 66,174 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,126 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 66,126 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edges

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edges

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 65,838 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

both sides front tyres heavily cracking at tread shoulders

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,648 miles

both sides front tyres cracking

Fail 22 May 2020 65,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides cracking

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

front fog lights not working

Pass 14 Dec 2018 65,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts badly perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 65,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in front belt mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre badly perished and cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,577 miles

Both front tyres cracking on side walls

Brake pipes greased

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 65,573 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres cracking on side walls

Brake pipes greased

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,516 miles

Both front tyres cracking on side walls

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,511 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres cracking on side walls

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,567 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 64,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,707 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 48,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,078 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 35,980 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 30,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 30,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,571 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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K445 XPH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K445 XPH, 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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K445 XPH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 1993.

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