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K417 WPF

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,724 mi
Last recorded49,724 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK417 WPF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,724 miles

general underbody surface rust

offside front sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

oil leaks

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chips in windscreen

welding repair to nearside front sill not continuous weld

Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

general underbody surface rust

offside front sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

oil leaks

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chips in windscreen

welding repair to nearside front sill not continuous weld

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight exhaust leak from front join

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,280 miles

both front cv gaitors starting to perish

nearside front tyre starting to wear

slight play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,185 miles

Oil leak

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

both front lower front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge. just within mot limit

very slight play in both front lower front suspension arms

Fail 13 Jan 2009 42,185 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

both front lower front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge. just within mot limit

very slight play in both front lower front suspension arms

Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,466 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 39,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in both front hub assemblies

Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,235 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 37,325 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 37,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,963 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 34,963 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in steering rack

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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K417 WPF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K417 WPF, 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 K417 WPF registered?

K417 WPF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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