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K533 EBD

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,021 mi
Last recorded74,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK533 EBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 73,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,603 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 70,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four ball joint gaiter dust covers in poor condition

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,265 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,239 miles

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

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

corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,239 miles

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

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

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

corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 10 Oct 2009 66,675 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,234 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 May 2006 61,402 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2006 61,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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K533 EBD is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K533 EBD, 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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What year was K533 EBD registered?

K533 EBD is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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