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K174 FNT

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,995 mi
Last recorded2,995 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 FNT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 2,995 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn As marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn As marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 2,893 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 28,778 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire/etc (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres age related separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 2,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2022 2,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 2,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front lower stable bar ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 2,684 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 2,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2018 2,598 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 2,580 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Component under passenger seat insecure,bare wires exposed (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Battery strap not fitted,advise attention

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires Component under drivers seat has exposed wiring (1.9.2c)

Nearside front brake flexible hose slightly twisted

With suspension hanging offside drive shaft fouls subframe

Pass 11 Feb 2017 2,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2016 2,441 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 2,373 miles

slightly low effort o/s rear foot brake

Pass 18 Feb 2014 2,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2014 2,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

aftermarket brake pedal anti-slip device poor

nearside front flexible hose slightly mis-aligned(slightly twisted when vehicle jacked up)

vin plate difficult to view behind oil cooler

wheel brace lying on top of battery

Pass 23 Feb 2013 1,743 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 1,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,086 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 FNT is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K174 FNT, 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 FNT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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