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K685 CKX

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 CKX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015

VEHICLE HAS BEEN MODIFIED FOR SOME SORT OF MOTORSPORT

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF MODIFICATION DONE

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE AMOUNTS OF WELDING REPAIRS DONE IN PAST

VEHICLE HAS VAUXHALL ENGINE FITTED

Fail 30 Jul 2015

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

VEHICLE HAS BEEN MODIFIED FOR SOME SORT OF MOTORSPORT

VEHICLE HAS VAUXHALL ENGINE FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2014 5,460 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 3,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 3,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 3,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 3,628 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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K685 CKX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K685 CKX, 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 K685 CKX registered?

K685 CKX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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