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K479 VFH

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,228 mi
Last recorded92,228 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 VFH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,379 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,996 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,996 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,647 miles

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,647 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 85,749 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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K479 VFH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K479 VFH, 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 K479 VFH registered?

K479 VFH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 July 1993.

Is K479 VFH safe to buy?

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