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K689 YOJ

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

42,224 mi
Last recorded42,224 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 YOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,200 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 42,200 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front panel heavily coroded and holed

o/s/f wing coroded and holed

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,183 miles

Offside Front offside front body wing/front panel excessively corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front panel rotted through to holes

o/s sill in general is coroded

underside coroded in general

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 17 Sep 2019 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

front panel rotted through to holes

o/s sill in general is coroded

underside coroded in general

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 41,407 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,990 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

both front shocker bushes perished

both rear chocker bushes perished

Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,987 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

both front shocker bushes perished

both rear chocker bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,478 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

corrosion along underbody & on bodywork. especially offside front panel.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,608 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 39,608 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front seats lift up at rear, seat belts are mounted to floor.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,712 miles

front exhaust bracket fractured

corrosion o/s/f wing and lower scren panel

Fail 2 Sep 2013 38,687 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

corrosion o/s/f wing and lower screen panel

front exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,584 miles

front indicators slightly white

nsf outer sill starting to corrode

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osr tyre cracked

various suspension bushes slightly cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,547 miles

nsr floor starting to corrode

osr tyre cracking

play in osr radius arm

slight judder nsr brake

slight play nsf bottom ball joint

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,695 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 33,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion by front screen O/ S front

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 32,375 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side rear body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 YOJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K689 YOJ, 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 YOJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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