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K886 NGO

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,237 mi
Last recorded4,237 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK886 NGO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 4,237 miles

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

No rear seats / Roll cage fitted &c..

Pass 5 Jun 2025 3,415 miles

Race / competition vehicle / Fitted roll cage / No rear seats.

Pass 8 Jun 2024 2,295 miles

Front No. plate non-standard -attached to bonnet

Modified as track car [ No passenger seats / Roll cage / Full harness fitted]

Pass 19 Jul 2022 1,349 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 1,349 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 1,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 515 miles

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

Nearside rear brake readings - hand & foot - slightly low

Pass 10 Jun 2013 9 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,982 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 82,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,418 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 82,410 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,134 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 721,345 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,728 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 58,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K886 NGO is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 K886 NGO, 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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K886 NGO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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