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K712 AVN

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

69,243 mi
Last recorded69,243 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK712 AVN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 69,243 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 68,194 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 68,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner WING CRACKED NEXT TO SHOCKER BRACKET

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 68,178 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT SECURE AND SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front SHOCKER MOUNTING BRACKET NOT SECURE AND POSSIBLE INNER WING CRACKED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 68,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 67,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 67,599 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,268 miles

Both front tyres have worn bald on inner edges ( ADVISE TRACKING CHECK)

Oil leak, but not excessive General (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 66,766 miles

Minor Oil Leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 66,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened SHOCKER FITTING BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,724 miles

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 20 Aug 2019 65,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively CHROME TYPE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,041 miles

LIGHT SWITCH POOR

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,378 miles

Nearside HEADLAMP UNIT HOLE

Nearside MIRROR LOOSE

Offside Front SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM CHANGED

Offside HEADLAMP UNIT BEAM PATTEN POOR

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,004 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 63,004 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,812 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,103 miles

N/S mirror missing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,100 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S mirror missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,301 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 59,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Boot support cable not secure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front panel rusted nearside and offside

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front flasher wiring hanging low

Wheel centres missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,558 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 57,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BONNET PULL CABLE NOT WORKING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

WHEEL CENTRES MISSING

Pass 17 May 2007 55,486 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 55,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT NOT WORKING SUSPENSION LOW

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WHEEL CENTRES MISSING

Pass 30 May 2006 53,834 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

HAZARD LIGHTS SLOW TO OPERATE OFFSIDE DOOR SILL RUSTED WHEEL CENTRES MISSING

Pass 4 Jun 2005 51,872 miles

holes in offside floor and door sill brake pipes rusted

Fail 1 Jun 2005 51,872 miles

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

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

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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K712 AVN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 K712 AVN, 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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K712 AVN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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