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K665 RLU

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,636 mi
Last recorded61,636 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK665 RLU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 61,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 165/70 r10 H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 165/70 r10 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 165/70 r10 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 165/70 r10 H (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 61,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicator affects (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicator affects (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 165/70 r10 H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 165/70 r10 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 165/70 r10 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 165/70 r10 H (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 60,456 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 60,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 57,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug + Diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 57,798 miles

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug + Diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 57,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,940 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 56,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of sill floor pan corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 56,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,787 miles

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 25 Oct 2016 53,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 53,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 52,531 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,361 miles

advise surface corrosion ns and os outer sills

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,551 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to n/s front outer floor pan

Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to n/s front outer floor pan

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,688 miles

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

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

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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K665 RLU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red 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 K665 RLU, 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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K665 RLU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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