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K580 SLE

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,491 mi
Last recorded73,491 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 SLE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,491 miles

Central Rear no lap belt fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,491 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear no lap belt fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 73,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,927 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,280 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 72,280 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fanbelt loose

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,971 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,602 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 71,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fan belt broken on test

radiator leaking water ( electric fan continually on)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,189 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 67,189 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o.s.r inner arch at back corrosion.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,659 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 64,659 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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K580 SLE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K580 SLE, 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 K580 SLE registered?

K580 SLE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is K580 SLE safe to buy?

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