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K487 HNH

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,405 mi
Last recorded6,405 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK487 HNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 6,405 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 6,391 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured on body floor pan / bulk head cracked around mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner edge near suspension mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inside near suspension mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,994 miles

exhaust touching offside drive shaft

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Fail 22 Jun 2016 59,770 miles

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)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

exhaust touching offside drive shaft

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 24 Jun 2015 4,502 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 4,502 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 73,378 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer tail pipe lower rubber mounting bracket securing nut missing.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

stone chips in o/s of windscreen.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,808 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 3,177 miles

n/s outer c/v boot damp

slight lift in o/s bottom joint

Fail 3 Sep 2012 3,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s outer c/v boot damp

slight lift in o/s bottom joint

Pass 25 Feb 2009 2,723 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 2,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 1,456 miles

offside rear floor/boot corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2007 1,440 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear floor/boot corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 96 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 69 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 98,026 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 98,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in steering columb mounting

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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K487 HNH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K487 HNH, 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 K487 HNH registered?

K487 HNH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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