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K899 HCH

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,895 mi
Last recorded78,895 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK899 HCH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,891 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 78,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing N/S and O/S missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 78,888 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner rack gator split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various welding underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,728 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 32,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

advise front sub frame o/s/f mounting worn

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,876 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 26,867 miles

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

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

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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K899 HCH is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K899 HCH, 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 K899 HCH registered?

K899 HCH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K899 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K899 HCH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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