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K655 GKW

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

27,561 mi
Last recorded27,561 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 GKW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 27,561 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 27,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 27,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 27,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 26,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 25,521 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,187 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Tailbox Split and Blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 25,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Tailbox Split and Blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 25,129 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 25,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,039 miles

some rust offside front floor pan

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,976 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 24,976 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,488 miles

advise offside front floorpan starting to corrode

advise rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,488 miles

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

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

advise offside front floorpan starting to corrode

advise rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 23,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 23,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,459 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 19,459 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 15,872 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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K655 GKW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K655 GKW, 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 K655 GKW registered?

K655 GKW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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