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K672 BBM

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,302 mi
Last recorded98,302 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK672 BBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also inside boot (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion x2 front jack points corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 10 Oct 2016 91,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at T union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,758 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play x4 (2.5.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 85,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play x4 (2.5.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,100 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,851 miles

offside front floor corroded

rear shocks weak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,207 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,067 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,931 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

exhaust down pipe slightly insecure and slightly blowing

high rear brake imbalance 25%

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,931 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

exhaust down pipe slightly insecure and slightly blowing

high rear brake imbalance 25%

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,124 miles

slight corrosion starting in rear valance

Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,282 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 39,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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K672 BBM is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K672 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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K672 BBM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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