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K529 TNL

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,308 mi
Last recorded80,308 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK529 TNL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,308 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 80,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,049 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 80,038 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,686 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre cracking in outer side wall

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,659 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre cracking in outer side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

corrosion at nearside rear inner wheel arch.

nearside front and offside front upper suspension joints have play.

offside front brake flexy hose partially twisted.

outer electic cooling fan at engine bay insecure.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,179 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear brake flexy hoses are deterioating.

corrosion at nearside rear inner wheel arch.

nearside front and offside front upper suspension joints have play.

offside front brake flexy hose partially twisted.

outer electic cooling fan at engine bay insecure.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,081 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,527 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,208 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 76,207 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K529 TNL is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 54,042 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K529 TNL, 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 K529 TNL registered?

K529 TNL is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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