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K27 GKS

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217 mi
Last recorded217 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 GKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 217 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 178 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,452 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under body n/s front o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

after market exhaust fitted maybe louder than standard

brake efficiency just met requirements on rear, may require adjustment or rear shoes

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,452 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under body n/s front o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

after market exhaust fitted maybe louder than standard

brake efficiency just met requirements on rear, may require adjustment or rear shoes

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,228 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 61,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking 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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K27 GKS is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K27 GKS, 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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K27 GKS is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 May 1993.

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