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K288 FKV

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,682 mi
Last recorded47,682 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 FKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake needs adjusting

slight movement on n/s radius arm when hand brake applied

Fail 31 Mar 2010 47,681 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust center mount not right and lose but supports system

hand brake needs adjusting

slight movement on n/s radius arm when hand brake applied

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,258 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 47,258 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,100 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 45,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

aftermarket rear exhaust system fitted

aftermarket rear light clusters and air filter fitted

front exhaust sections corroded

nearside handbrake cable corroded

offside front floorpan corroded

offside front valance corroded

patch repairs to both rear floorpans

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 43,421 miles

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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K288 FKV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K288 FKV, 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 K288 FKV registered?

K288 FKV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is K288 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K288 FKV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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