MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion various parts
front reg plate faded slightly
slight movement at steering column
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion various parts
front reg plate faded slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion various parts
front reg plate faded slightly
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion variuos parts
front reg plate faded slightly
slight corrosion at various parts
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
slight corrosion at various parts
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
cut in tyre n/s/f not to cords
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre has a cut in tyre no cords showing
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K493 XFF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 XFF, 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 XFF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1993.
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