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L636 KTH

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 KTH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,697 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubber splitting / advise repair

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing / advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyre valves perished

Fail 11 Sep 2023 52,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,384 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 52,377 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 52,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable snapped in rollers (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake cable fraying

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 May 2021 51,339 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 51,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 49,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,613 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,943 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,098 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,155 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,641 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 23,629 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,071 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,590 miles

o/s/f washers only small amount of water coming out,n/s/f fine

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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L636 KTH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L636 KTH, 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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L636 KTH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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