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K182 LRW

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,798 mi
Last recorded63,798 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 LRW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,798 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 63,361 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting PASSENGER FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security DRIVERS FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,994 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 61,994 miles

Emissions not tested due to choking up machine to rich (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,132 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front both wheel s slight play

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,963 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,264 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,680 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,704 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.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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K182 LRW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K182 LRW, 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 K182 LRW registered?

K182 LRW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K182 LRW safe to buy?

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