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K169 HPU

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,132 mi
Last recorded3,132 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 HPU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 3,132 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 3,092 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 3,090 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 3,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens brokern (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 2,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 2,402 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 May 2014 2,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 1,874 miles

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2013 1,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 12 miles

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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K169 HPU is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K169 HPU, 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 K169 HPU registered?

K169 HPU is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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