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K515 YVM

1993 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

80,901 mi
Last recorded80,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK515 YVM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 80,901 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated corrosion hole in floor under passenger seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corrosion hole in floor under passenger seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill in passenger door area weld has come away (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion hole nsf wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion to rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion hole in rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe has been crushed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced two corrosion holes in rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective item loose in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer weak to nsf screen

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective loose item in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front vehicle pick up points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,045 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 79,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Full sill has corrosion damage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Inner pad detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,424 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 77,424 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,740 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,740 miles

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,737 miles

Emissions not tested overheated on test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch & sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,072 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Oil leak ()

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,443 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,534 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,491 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 73,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,674 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 72,674 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine oil over full

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,858 miles

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

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

engine oil overfull

offside front tyre catches inner wing panel when vehicle jacked up

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

engine oil overfull

offside front tyre catches inner wing panel when vehicle jacked up

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,627 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 70,627 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,602 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 70,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,463 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 70,463 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,286 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 69,283 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate is slightly damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2006 69,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,086 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 67,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K515 YVM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 K515 YVM, 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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K515 YVM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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