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K148 FHX

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,827 mi
Last recorded55,827 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 FHX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 55,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 55,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,409 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,559 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,678 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,665 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,292 miles

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2014 43,292 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 43,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,993 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,991 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

front discs heavily corroded...

rear footbrake shows imbalance....

some front/rear subframe bushes perished....

some metal brake pipes corroded...

various areas underneath corroded but not yet to excess!!!!!

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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K148 FHX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K148 FHX, 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 K148 FHX registered?

K148 FHX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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