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K689 XWL

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,492 mi
Last recorded35,492 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 XWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,492 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

top radiator bracket broken.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 35,492 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades not clearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively working too slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant radiator not fully secured.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

cooling system radiator insecure.

handbrake has excessive free travel.

n/s. wiper blade split.

o/s/f. driveshaft inner c.v. boot no clips attached.

throttle sticking at high tick over.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 33,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

cooling system radiator insecure.

handbrake has excessive free travel.

n/s. wiper blade split.

o/s/f. driveshaft inner c.v. boot no clips attached.

throttle sticking at high tick over.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,548 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,502 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 32,503 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 32,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 32,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,274 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,920 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 23,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 22,023 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 22,023 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 19,610 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 19,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K689 XWL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K689 XWL, 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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K689 XWL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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