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K288 LKV

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,774 mi
Last recorded84,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 LKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,389 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 84,389 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Furry Dice & Air Freshner. (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax Disc & Holder. (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,021 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 84,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 82,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,325 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise off side front tyre side wall starting to crack

advise small water leak from rad lower hose

Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,302 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 81,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 80,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,631 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 76,631 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit. †o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit. †front exhaust section weak.

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 LKV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K288 LKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K288 LKV registered?

K288 LKV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K288 LKV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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