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K749 XPJ

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,046 mi
Last recorded89,046 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 XPJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 89,046 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All 4 tyre's badly cracked tread/sidewalls

N/S/R floor badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,044 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out to underside

Fail 16 Jun 2023 89,042 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split open (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S - Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All 4 tyre's cracked & perished

Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,031 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,911 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 88,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,663 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 88,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,619 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf floor corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2014 87,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf floor corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2013 86,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,692 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,692 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,732 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 83,867 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 83,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,439 miles

corrosion on front panel near sub frame mountings, n/s headlight = jagged edges,and under bonnet panel.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 79,834 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 79,825 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on driver's door check strap to body mounting

corrosion on o/s/f floor.

corrosion on o/s/f sub frame mounting.

wiring insecure and near alternator pulley

Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,770 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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K749 XPJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K749 XPJ, 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 K749 XPJ registered?

K749 XPJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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