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K993 OCD

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK993 OCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,697 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 89,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 88,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,144 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,138 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 87,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 85,145 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,629 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,670 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,369 miles

No safety catch fitted to bonnet , front exhaust bracket missing , both front sub frame rubber mounts starting to debond , small hole in nearside rear floor next to a drain hole close to sub frame mount ,all advises assessed to be ok at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,276 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH MISSING , NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH WORN , WIPER MOTOR SLOW IN OPERATION , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,886 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,261 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 59,261 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,678 miles

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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K993 OCD is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K993 OCD, 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 K993 OCD registered?

K993 OCD is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 June 1993.

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