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K423 WFR

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

29,729 mi
Last recorded29,729 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 WFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,771 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,584 miles

all brakepipes covered in underseal

chassis covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brakepipes covered in underseal

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 14 May 2015 29,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,587 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 29,584 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 4,324 miles

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 2 Dec 2011 4,309 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

pass door check strap not attatched

Pass 13 Jul 2010 3,980 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 3,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,338 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 3,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 1,107 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 1,107 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,450 miles

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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K423 WFR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K423 WFR, 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 K423 WFR registered?

K423 WFR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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