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K561 DRX

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK561 DRX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,701 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 95,580 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Front subframe mountings excessively worn. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper shock absorber mount and surrounding area excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner wing section excessively corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 94,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 94,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 92,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2016 91,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,146 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,889 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/s and n/s rear radius arms

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,204 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 77,204 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,477 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 73,477 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front exhaust bracket loose

gearstick insecure

top engine steady loose

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,187 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 68,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 66,861 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 66,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,065 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 65,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,342 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 64,342 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K561 DRX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 K561 DRX, 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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K561 DRX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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