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K721 GCJ

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK721 GCJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,780 miles

Rear number plate debonding

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on car

Fail 6 Jul 2018 80,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate debonding

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on car

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,520 miles

Offside a panel corroding, door shut slight corrosion

oil leak

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 24 Nov 2016 76,520 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion a pannel (6.1.C.1)

Offside a panel corroding, door shut slight corrosion

oil leak

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,917 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength subframe (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,103 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 71,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,785 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,630 miles

O/S outer sill heavily corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 67,620 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

N/S/R brake efficiency low

O/S outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 63,787 miles

all front suspension swivel joints have slight play

Fail 11 May 2011 63,786 miles

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

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

all front suspension swivel joints have slight play

Pass 11 May 2010 55,029 miles

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear seat insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2010 55,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,611 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 48,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,328 miles

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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K721 GCJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K721 GCJ, 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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What year was K721 GCJ registered?

K721 GCJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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