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K697 XWL

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,587 mi
Last recorded80,587 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK697 XWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,587 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,836 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 78,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting panel corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently seat mounting on to chassis (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 97,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 97,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

O/S Rear tyre has sidewall perishing

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,438 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,579 miles

n/s rear radious arm minor play detected

o/s front lower ball joint minor play detected

Fail 22 Dec 2009 90,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear radious arm minor play detected

o/s front lower ball joint minor play detected

Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,943 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 88,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 79,444 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 79,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 77,039 miles

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

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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K697 XWL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green 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 K697 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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K697 XWL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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