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K723 YPJ

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

3,636 mi
Last recorded3,636 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK723 YPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 3,636 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

oil seepage

Fail 18 Apr 2023 3,636 miles

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

long travel on parking brake lever

oil seepage

Pass 20 Apr 2022 1,353 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

offside rear brake adjuster incomplete

oil seepage

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 15 Apr 2021 99,246 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

oil seepage suspect from around fuel pump

reverse lights inoperative

steering colum top bush worn

Pass 7 Apr 2020 98,249 miles

front valance damaged

long travel on parking brake lever

oil seepage

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2020 98,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front valance damaged

long travel on parking brake lever

oil seepage

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,190 miles

exhaust leaking

long travel on parking brake lever

oil seepage

various underbody and sill panel corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2019 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust leaking

front tyres at 3mm

long travel on parking brake lever

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge - advise replacement soon

oil seepage

various underbody and sill panel corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,485 miles

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch/floor area

excessive corrosion to nearside sill panel

front number plate loose

rear tyres worn on outer edges

reverse light inoperative

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

spare tyre underinflated

Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe offside rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

excessive corrosion to nearside sill panel

front number plate loose

rear tyres worn on outer edges

reverse light inoperative

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 2 May 2017 93,431 miles

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

offside spotlight inoperative

oil seepage

various corroded brake pipes at front of vehicle

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,227 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe x5 (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

offside spot light inoperative

oil seepage

reverse lights inoperative

steering rack gaitors perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,834 miles

nearside rear wheel centre cap still missing

offside front and nearside front floor pans damaged

oil seepage

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 90,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel centre cap still missing

offside front and nearside front floor pans damaged

oil seepage

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,542 miles

excessive corrosion to front of offside front floor pan and nearside front inner wheel arch areas

fuel cap seal poor

headlamp aims on lower limit

indicator switch worn

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

nearside rear back plate damp

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

offside front brake hose has a damaged ferule

oil seepage - advise attention

rear subframe corroded

sill panels corroded

wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,631 miles

fuel cap seal in poor condition

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

offside front brake hose marked

offside front floor pan edge damaged

offside headlamp loose fitting

oil seepage

rear subframe corroded

reverse lights inoperative

sill panels corroded

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

various brake pipes corroded

wipers poor and nearside split

Fail 28 Apr 2014 85,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

fuel cap seal in poor condition

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

offside front brake hose marked

offside front floor pan edge damaged

offside headlamp loose fitting

oil seepage

rear subframe corroded

reverse lights inoperative

sill panels corroded

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

various brake pipes corroded

wipers poor and nearside split

Pass 7 May 2013 82,777 miles

fuel cap seal poor

rear subframe corroded

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

various oil seepage

Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel cap seal poor

rear subframe corroded

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

various oil seepage

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,006 miles

corrosion to offside sill panel

fuel cap seal poor

oil leak present

parking brake cables stiff in quadrants

rear subframe rusty

slight damage to offside front brake hose

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to offside sill panel

fuel cap seal poor

oil leak present

parking brake cables stiff in quadrants

rear subframe rusty

slight damage to offside front brake hose

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 11 May 2011 79,217 miles

off side front brake hose chaffing tie bar

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 7 May 2011 79,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

door sills rusty

near side washer jet inoperative

off side front brake hose chaffing tie bar

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 27 May 2010 76,590 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

surface perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,610 miles

front discs rusty

near side door step rusty

off side front tear drop suspension mounting deteriorated

off side headlamp bezal screw missing

Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs rusty

near side door step rusty

off side front tear drop suspension mounting deteriorated

off side headlamp bezal screw missing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,233 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 63,474 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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K723 YPJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 K723 YPJ, 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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K723 YPJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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