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K893 PUY

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,439 mi
Last recorded51,439 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 PUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 51,436 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,943 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,513 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,254 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,490 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,608 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,045 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,779 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,742 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,445 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,695 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,394 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,556 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,238 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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K893 PUY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K893 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K893 PUY registered?

K893 PUY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K893 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K893 PUY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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