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K573 SLE

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55 mi
Last recorded55 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK573 SLE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 55 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 55 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 48 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 38 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,774 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 65,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edged advise to change. (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,626 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,453 miles

both door steps staring to corrode

slight play in both front upper ball joints

slight play in o/s rear swing arm bush

Fail 26 Sep 2011 59,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both door steps staring to corrode

slight play in both front upper ball joints

slight play in o/s rear swing arm bush

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,660 miles

front shock absorbers starting to weep rear shock absorbers have slight play in top bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play o/s/rear radius arms

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s door step,n/s outer sill corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2008 56,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s door step,n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,247 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,243 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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K573 SLE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K573 SLE, 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 K573 SLE registered?

K573 SLE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K573 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K573 SLE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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