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K580 VOX

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,003 mi
Last recorded53,003 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 VOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 53,003 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion repairs covered underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,507 miles

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

front shocker casings corroded

hand brake doesn't lock out

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2019 52,507 miles

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

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

front shocker casings corroded

hand brake doesn't lock out

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,165 miles

Cracks in tread on all tyres

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Cracks in tread on all tyres

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,730 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,825 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,454 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,370 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 44,370 miles

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K580 VOX is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K580 VOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K580 VOX registered?

K580 VOX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 May 1993.

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