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K820 XRD

1993 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,235 mi
Last recorded24,235 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK820 XRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 24,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 24,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 24,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 23,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 23,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 22,714 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body has various corrosion patch's

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,400 miles

Nearside front wing mirror poorly secured

Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Offside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 20 Jul 2014 22,400 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside front wing mirror poorly secured

Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,727 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 18,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,195 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 101,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,669 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 89,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,760 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 87,760 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

this vehical is dangerous to drive due to defects

Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in screen

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2007 804,175 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in screen

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,275 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 76,227 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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K820 XRD is a 1993 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K820 XRD, 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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K820 XRD is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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