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K768 PUY

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,979 mi
Last recorded94,979 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK768 PUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight from front join (6.1.2 (a))

underside wax oiled

Fail 25 Mar 2025 94,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight from front join (6.1.2 (a))

underside wax oiled

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,420 miles

Underside wax oiled

Fail 12 Dec 2023 93,412 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside wax oiled

Pass 15 May 2023 93,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,214 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 93,214 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,557 miles

welding repairs on underside of vehicl covered in sealer and underseal

Fail 12 Mar 2021 92,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

welding repairs on underside of vehicl covered in sealer and underseal

Pass 7 May 2010 88,680 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 80,145 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,140 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2007 71,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,253 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 71,253 miles

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

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

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

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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K768 PUY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K768 PUY, 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 K768 PUY registered?

K768 PUY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K768 PUY safe to buy?

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