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K187 TKN

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,820 mi
Last recorded42,820 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 TKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,681 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,828 miles

underbody corrosion evedent

Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,258 miles

centre exhaust box small split and slight leak

front number plate cracked

front subframe front mounting bushes slight movement

offside front indicator lens starting discolour

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack/perish

rear subframe starting to rust

Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,239 miles

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

both door step/sill trims missing

centre exhaust box small split and slight leak

front number plate cracked

front subframe front mountings slight movement

offside front indicator lens starting to discolour

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack/perish

rear of both outer sills starting to rust

rear subframe starting to rust

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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K187 TKN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K187 TKN, 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 K187 TKN registered?

K187 TKN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is K187 TKN safe to buy?

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