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K476 KMV

1993 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,248 mi
Last recorded38,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK476 KMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 145/70R12 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,626 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

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

battery box damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2016 36,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

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

battery box damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,146 miles

headlight aims checked on main beam as headlights marked as usa specification

Fail 23 Oct 2015 36,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlight aims checked on main beam as headlights marked as usa specification

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,715 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,225 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,142 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 34,141 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,720 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,538 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,790 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 30,790 miles

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

SMALL SPLITS ON O/S/R +N/S/R TYRE WALLS.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,385 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 27,521 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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K476 KMV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K476 KMV, 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 K476 KMV registered?

K476 KMV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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