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K736 OHT

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

80,376 mi
Last recorded80,376 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK736 OHT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,376 miles

Nearside Front Sill/Jacking Point Heavily Corroded, Outside Prescribed Area

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill, Jacking Point and Floor Seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 80,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch - To - Valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill/Lower Quarter Panel Holed/Fractured/Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill/Jacking Point Heavily Corroded, Outside Prescribed Area

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill, Jacking Point and Floor Seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,875 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reverse lamp in-op

Fail 29 Feb 2024 79,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reverse lamp in-op

Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret corroded but had a plate welded on underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 79,692 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret corroded but had a plate welded on underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,367 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,017 miles

Damp at rear brake pipe union (on rear subframe) area covered in rustproofing, but could be slight weep

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

surface rust at rear jacking points/inner sill

Fail 16 Mar 2021 79,015 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at mudflap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Damp at rear brake pipe union (on rear subframe) area covered in rustproofing, but could be slight weep

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

surface rust at rear jacking points/inner sill

Fail 17 Feb 2021 78,973 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,175 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,794 miles

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

some corrosion in boot floor on o/s.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 77,794 miles

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

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

n/s front inner wheel arch panel to floor corroded.

o/s front tyre on legal limit.

some corrosion in boot floor on o/s.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,142 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL,WORN ON INNER EDGE.

SOME CORROSION IN BOOT AREA IN REGION OF O/S SUB FRAME MOUNTING.

WEAR IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS

Fail 19 Jan 2017 77,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL,WORN ON INNER EDGE.

SOME CORROSION IN BOOT AREA IN REGION OF O/S SUB FRAME MOUNTING.

WEAR IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,556 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

PLAY IN O/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS.

SLIGHT CORROSION IN O/S BOOT FLOOR.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

PLAY IN O/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS.

SLIGHT CORROSION IN O/S BOOT FLOOR.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,128 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 75,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre on limit.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,927 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on o/s rear subframe mount

slight scratches on windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2013 73,927 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on o/s rear subframe mount

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,395 miles

CORROSION ON O/S OUTER SILL PANEL AT FRONT OF VEHICLE.

SOME CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SOME CORROSION ON O/S OF BOOT FLOOR.

WEAR IN N/S REAR RADIUS ARM PIN AND BUSHES.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 72,395 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CORROSION ON O/S OUTER SILL PANEL AT FRONT OF VEHICLE.

SOME CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SOME CORROSION ON O/S OF BOOT FLOOR.

WEAR IN N/S REAR RADIUS ARM PIN AND BUSHES.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,626 miles

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BROKEN.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL BADLY PERISHED.

SCRATCHES ON OFFSIDE OF WINDSCREEN.

SOME CORROSION IN REGION OF O/S REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,883 miles

CORROSION IN BOOT FLOOR IN AREA OF O/S SUB FRAME MOUNTING POINT

PLAY IN O/S FRONT TOP SWIVEL JOINT

WEAR IN O/S AND N/S REAR RADIUS ARM BEARINGS

Fail 11 Dec 2009 70,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

CLEVIS PINS SIEZED ON BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE OPERATORS

CORROSION IN BOOT FLOOR IN AREA OF O/S SUB FRAME MOUNTING POINT

PLAY IN O/S FRONT TOP SWIVEL JOINT

WEAR IN O/S AND N/S REAR RADIUS ARM BEARINGS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,028 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust section

n/s front headlamp reflector in poor condition

o/s rear tyre perished on inner wall

Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on rear exhaust section

n/s front headlamp reflector in poor condition

o/s rear tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,605 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 67,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS IN POOR CONDITION.

CORROSION ON REAR SUB FRAME.

SOME WEAR IN O/S FRONT UPPER AND LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS.

WEAR IN N/S REAR RADIUS ARM BEARINGS.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 67,117 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 67,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

heavy corrosion on rear sub frame and exhaust silencer box.

slight wear in o/s and n/s rear radius arm bearings.

slight wear in o/s front top and bottom swivel joints.

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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K736 OHT is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 K736 OHT, 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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K736 OHT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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