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K507 CPY

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

84,696 mi
Last recorded84,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK507 CPY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 84,683 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust excessively blowing ( front clamps + centre clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Above outer sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,362 miles

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

Offside sill/step corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 84,321 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front lower valance panel corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator insecure

underbody has been coated with an anticorrosion coating

Fail 7 Nov 2023 84,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower valance panel corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator insecure

underbody has been coated with an anticorrosion coating

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted & corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF brake back plate missing

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 75,806 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/70r12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside floor starting to corrode

Fail 15 Oct 2019 73,081 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded to floor plan as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/70r12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside floor starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,409 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 67,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2016 66,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,617 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion door sill rusted (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,617 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion door sill rusted (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,388 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 66,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,855 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 65,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,282 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,282 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,586 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,889 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,112 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 62,214 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,214 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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K507 CPY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 K507 CPY, 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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K507 CPY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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