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K824 OCR

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,975 mi
Last recorded67,975 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK824 OCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,975 miles

slight corrosion starting in floor pan

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,849 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 67,849 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,842 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 67,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,841 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 87,841 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,838 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,838 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 67,821 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 67,821 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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K824 OCR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K824 OCR, 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 K824 OCR registered?

K824 OCR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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