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K955 RAF

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

38,539 mi
Last recorded38,539 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK955 RAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 38,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 38,509 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 38,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,449 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,716 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,598 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 37,598 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 37,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,208 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 37,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,857 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 35,854 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,681 miles

corrosion rear subframe

play top s/column

Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,681 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

corrosion rear subframe

play top s/column

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 30,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,044 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 30,044 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,265 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,263 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 27,121 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 26,134 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,134 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,102 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 23,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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K955 RAF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 K955 RAF, 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 K955 RAF registered?

K955 RAF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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