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K485 VOX

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,408 mi
Last recorded80,408 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 VOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,408 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,703 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 12,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,211 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 68,205 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,341 miles

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

corrosion starting on outer sills

Fail 29 Jun 2007 67,340 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

corrosion starting both outer sills.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,767 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 66,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 VOX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 K485 VOX, 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 VOX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 July 1993.

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