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K492 WRN

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 WRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 65,302 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 65,296 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 65,290 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s front sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front side light dim

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,119 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,100 miles

N/S headlamp corroded not effecting beam image

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

N/S headlamp corroded not effecting beam image

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,230 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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K492 WRN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black 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 K492 WRN, 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 K492 WRN registered?

K492 WRN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 1993.

Is K492 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 WRN 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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