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K493 GWC

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,676 mi
Last recorded148,676 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 GWC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 148,676 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides inner joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 148,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides inner joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,551 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 12,351 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 9,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 9,906 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,527 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 9,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside reading low. n/s 30 o/s 67 =55% out of ballance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light shows white (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light shows white (1.2.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened splitting/ corrosion on offside & nearside of subframe. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,628 miles

Advise replacing outer drive shaft clips

Stop lamp slightly discoloured both sides (1.2.1e)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 94,628 miles

Advise replacing outer drive shaft clips

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured both sides (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

protective headlamp grills fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,257 miles

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

N/S Front Tyre Cracking Round outside of Sidewalls Due To Age

O/S Front Tyre Cracking Round Outside Of Sidewalls Due TO Age

Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,257 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

N/S Front Tyre Cracking Round outside of Sidewalls Due To Age

O/S Front Tyre Cracking Round Outside Of Sidewalls Due TO Age

Pass 31 Aug 2010 865,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,612 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 80,133 miles

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

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

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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K493 GWC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 K493 GWC, 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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K493 GWC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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