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K443 LMV

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,840 mi
Last recorded68,840 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK443 LMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,840 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 68,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 68,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock mount and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill into heel plate (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock mount and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and heel plate (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front floor pans xs corroded but outside prescribed areas

Brake pedal creeps slightly under load

Front Discs slightly pitted

Front Exhaust down pipe clamp insecure but supported

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

N/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished heavily and nail in tread

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering column assembly

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 88,310 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 88,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 64,877 miles

Front inner wings not connected to front subframe

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

OSF sidewall badly perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 64,877 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front inner wings not connected to front subframe

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

OSF sidewall badly perished

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 61,355 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,689 miles

various rust under car,rack boots perrishing,n/s/f brake pipe rusty.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,169 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 60,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,006 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 May 2007 60,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 59,846 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 59,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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K443 LMV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K443 LMV, 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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K443 LMV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 May 1993.

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