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K439 DVV

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,630 mi
Last recorded30,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK439 DVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 30,630 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 30,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,207 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 30,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,909 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 29,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,724 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 29,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,304 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 29,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,762 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,762 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,244 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,813 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 27,813 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 27,370 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,737 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 26,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,430 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,556 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,367 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 24,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K439 DVV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K439 DVV, 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 K439 DVV registered?

K439 DVV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K439 DVV safe to buy?

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