MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
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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.
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What year was K288 LKV registered?
K288 LKV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 May 1993.
Is K288 LKV safe to buy?
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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