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K174 APP

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

7,469 mi
Last recorded7,469 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 APP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 7,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 7,469 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 7,067 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 7,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,873 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 6,872 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,119 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 5,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,956 miles

idle speed to low and cutting out to check emissions

Fail 23 Aug 2013 21,938 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

idle speed to low and cutting out to check emissions

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,168 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 99,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 97,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 97,681 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,370 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 95,980 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 95,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 94,771 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 94,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 94,599 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 94,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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K174 APP is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 K174 APP, 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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K174 APP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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