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E793 KSL

1988 Rover Mini

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,280 mi
Last recorded33,280 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE793 KSL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 33,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 33,277 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2025 31,841 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust within an inch of fuel pipe

Fail 19 Sep 2025 31,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust within an inch of fuel pipe

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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E793 KSL is a 1988 Rover Mini in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 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 E793 KSL, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E793 KSL registered?

E793 KSL is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E793 KSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E793 KSL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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