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K292 ABA

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK292 ABA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 59,999 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 59,999 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor within 30cm from rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor with 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal and front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray with 30cm of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight blow front down pipe to mid section

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,999 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,886 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f fog light unit missing

strong advice unable to fully access repairs at both front outer door sills n/s/f floor pan and both rear floor pans

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,636 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 58,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside floor corroded

offside floor corroded

offside front shock absorber upper attachment corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 54,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,212 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r hand brake linkage seized

Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K292 ABA is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 K292 ABA, 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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K292 ABA is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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