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K605 DBL

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK605 DBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,311 miles

under side heavily under silled

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front step sill corroding and holed (non prescribed area )

Offside Inner sill corroding

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

boot floors corroding

front shock all bush's perished

Fail 31 May 2019 68,305 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front step sill corroding and holed (non prescribed area )

Offside Inner sill corroding

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

boot floors corroding

front shock all bush's perished

under side heavily under silled

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,116 miles

heavely under sealed

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,778 miles

front tyres close to limits

Fail 9 Jun 2017 61,766 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres close to limits

play n/s/f hub

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,628 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 59,572 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure Radius arm - seized? (2.4.G.3a)

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

rear brake application uneven Imbalance @ 31% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 57,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front inner brake disc faces heavily pitted

Fail 28 Dec 2013 53,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 49,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust mounting broken ,exhaust still supported.

the nearside rear tyre has no wear left in it.

upper engine stabalizer bar bush worn.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,998 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyre starting to crack

slight underbody corrsion

Fail 29 Dec 2010 44,615 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,825 miles

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

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

nearside front sidelight illuminated after being tapped

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,462 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,048 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,502 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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K605 DBL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K605 DBL, 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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K605 DBL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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