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K409 ANA

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,656 mi
Last recorded79,656 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK409 ANA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,656 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion valence (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,203 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,099 miles

Both rear shock absorbers not very effective

Brake servo not very effective

Front subframe both rear mountings starting to seperate

Front suspension arms excess travel bumpstops missing

Headlights are not very bright

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 71,099 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear shock absorbers not very effective

Brake servo not very effective

Front subframe both rear mountings starting to seperate

Front suspension arms excess travel bumpstops missing

Headlights are not very bright

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake slight binding

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,856 miles

Drivers seat bit stiff to move into 3 positions

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

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,856 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Drivers seat bit stiff to move into 3 positions

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

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 60,495 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces are corroded

Engine has lot of oil leaks, particularly oil filter housing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate fading

bonnet secondary retaining catch is missing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,494 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All shock absorbers not very effective

Both engine mountings broken

Both front brake backplates missing

Both front suspension bump stops missing

Engien /gearbox has excessive oil leaks

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Front grille insecure

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

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

Rear number plate fading

Pass 21 May 2010 58,659 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear suspension arm slightly stiff

o/s sill corrosion

rear subframe corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear suspension arm slightly stiff

offside sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,526 miles

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

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

front and rear valances slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2008 52,524 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear valances slightly corroded

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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K409 ANA is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K409 ANA, 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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K409 ANA is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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