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K968 XDH

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,200 mi
Last recorded25,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK968 XDH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 25,200 miles

Nearside Front rear subframe mount starting to split

Nearside Front subframe mount not fitted inline but secure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 25,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened rear mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 24,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting not aligned properley (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 24,718 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot top of arch by shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,185 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 24,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,036 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 24,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retaining nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 23,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,917 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,054 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 22,034 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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K968 XDH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K968 XDH, 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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K968 XDH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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