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K485 OAB

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,085 mi
Last recorded68,085 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 OAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,085 miles

dealer document provided stating vehicle is fitted with a 1990 1275 cc engine as such was tested to1990 emmisions limits

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

dealer document provided stating vehicle is fitted with 1990 1275cc rover engine and was tested to 1990 emissions' limits

Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,072 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

dealer document provided stating vehicle is fitted with 1990 1275cc rover engine and was tested to 1990 emissions' limits

Pass 25 Jul 2020 66,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,887 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 65,880 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,741 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,639 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,639 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 60,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 57,765 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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K485 OAB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K485 OAB, 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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K485 OAB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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