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K626 BBM

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,995 mi
Last recorded60,995 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK626 BBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 60,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" pillar/ panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel,covered by sealer (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension unit ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel,covered by sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel , (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 60,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill corroded through to driver seat foot well & within 30cm of seat rail fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing upper inner dust cover bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All front suspension arm bush dust covers severely deteriorated

Exhaust loose / hitting bottom of vehicle body

Underbody covered with underseal

Underbody surface rust including suspension components & axles

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2024 57,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 46,510 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 46,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 38,740 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 36,924 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 36,924 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,937 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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K626 BBM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K626 BBM, 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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K626 BBM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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