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K970 NGC

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,145 mi
Last recorded59,145 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 NGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,145 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S Lower Fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 59,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S arm to Hub ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,934 miles

Car heavily undersealed

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

Pass 15 May 2023 58,564 miles

car heavily undersealed

Fail 12 May 2023 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2022 57,959 miles

car undersealed obscuring inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 57,691 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Inner Ball Joints (2.4.G.2)

Small Oil Leak

Underside Heavily Undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,624 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 57,624 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 56,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,278 miles

trim been replaced over sills making it not possible to check welding

Fail 22 Nov 2007 53,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 52,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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K970 NGC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K970 NGC, 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 K970 NGC registered?

K970 NGC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K970 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K970 NGC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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