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K958 ATX

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,932 mi
Last recorded34,932 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK958 ATX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 34,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 34,698 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,667 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 34,667 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)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,595 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,595 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,395 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,395 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 33,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K958 ATX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K958 ATX, 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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K958 ATX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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