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K506 GWC

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK506 GWC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

parking brake effort poor

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,274 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 83,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,751 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 76,580 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,506 miles

exhaust blow

osf tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2013 74,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow

osf tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2012 74,313 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls badly cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,684 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Feb 2009 61,681 miles

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,912 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 60,912 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,836 miles

N/s/r tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,599 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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K506 GWC is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K506 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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K506 GWC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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