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K506 AVP

1993 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,227 mi
Last recorded47,227 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK506 AVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 47,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both side (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,645 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,339 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 30,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 26,319 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both nearside swivel gaiters slightly deteriorated

front disc faces corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,836 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 22,759 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,568 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 9,487 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 9,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,290 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,115 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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K506 AVP is a 1993 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K506 AVP, 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 K506 AVP registered?

K506 AVP is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K506 AVP safe to buy?

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