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K849 ANF

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK849 ANF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 84,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil hydro-elastic dampner has slight seepage (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead corroded within brake servo mounting area - not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,224 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside front body/inner arch corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Underfloor corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hitting body

Fail 21 Nov 2022 84,041 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hitting body

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body underside corroded

exhaust center pipe close to body

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,815 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,815 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 79,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 77,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2008 74,403 miles

all tyres getting perrished

center exhaust mount lose

offside and nearside floor to sill has fiberglass over joints

offside door post getting corroded

rear valance corroded offside

Fail 11 Apr 2008 74,397 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perrished

offside & nearside sills to floor has fiberglass over joints

offside front door post getting corroded

offside rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2006 72,815 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 70,468 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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K849 ANF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K849 ANF, 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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K849 ANF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 March 1993.

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