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K299 ADW

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,188 mi
Last recorded50,188 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK299 ADW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dashboard not fully secure

nearside rear shocker cowl distorted

nylock nut fixings on front shock absorbers, threads not meeting nylon, bolts appear secure

offside front suspension knuckle joint gaiter deteriorated

offside inner driveshaft gaiter appears damp with grease

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

oil leak

parkbrake efficency reuirements only just met it would appear system requires adjustment or repair

rear fog lamp discoloured taped repaired

slight binding on nearside front brake

some marking on windscreen

some uneven tread wear on front tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,111 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 40,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Service 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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K299 ADW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue 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 K299 ADW, 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 K299 ADW registered?

K299 ADW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 February 1993.

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