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L862 KVO

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,367 mi
Last recorded55,367 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 KVO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 55,367 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 55,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure pear mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 55,073 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 55,073 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable not around quadrant (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 55,049 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,628 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 53,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,644 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 48,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 45,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,858 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,653 miles

nearside cv gaiter deteriorated preventing ingress of dirt

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated preventing ingress of dirt

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,228 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 44,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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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L862 KVO is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L862 KVO, 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 L862 KVO registered?

L862 KVO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L862 KVO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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