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K26 VKE

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,071 mi
Last recorded45,071 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 VKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bumper damaged o/s rear

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

side skirts over the outer sills at the time of the test

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bumper damaged o/s rear

n/s front tyre worn slightly inner edge

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

side skirts over the outer sills at the time of the test

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,801 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

needs tracking

play n/s front top ball joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,347 miles

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edges and slightly perished

Fail 1 Aug 2011 30,347 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on the inner edges

needs tracking

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edges and slightly perished

play n/s front top and lower ball joints

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,485 miles

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

slight play n/s top and lower ball joints

Pass 29 May 2008 18,863 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 18,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,047 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

nut missing from ignition coil bracket

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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K26 VKE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K26 VKE, 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 K26 VKE registered?

K26 VKE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 June 1993.

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