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K486 OAB

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,339 mi
Last recorded65,339 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK486 OAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,339 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 65,339 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,339 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded insidfe boot (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,797 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 64,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 64,403 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,837 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,036 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 61,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,807 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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K486 OAB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K486 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K486 OAB registered?

K486 OAB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K486 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K486 OAB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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