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K477 NME

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,779 mi
Last recorded20,779 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK477 NME
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,779 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise n/s/f floor corossion

n/s/r sub frame corossion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,675 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 20,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail pear mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,242 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise front washers just reaching screen

Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,837 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 19,837 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,483 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,235 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 19,235 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,589 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 18,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 17,343 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,499 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 16,499 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,424 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,379 miles

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

near side rear suspension arm stiff up /down

offside front suspension close to bump stop

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,591 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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K477 NME is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K477 NME, 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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K477 NME is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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