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K198 HUM

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,120 mi
Last recorded63,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 HUM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,656 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 62,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 62,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,021 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 62,017 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,353 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 61,350 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,794 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 60,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,138 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,138 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,812 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 57,755 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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K198 HUM is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K198 HUM, 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 K198 HUM registered?

K198 HUM is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K198 HUM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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