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K738 KAB

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,670 mi
Last recorded15,670 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 KAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 15,670 miles

Offside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and mounting attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 15,473 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,754 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 13,598 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 11,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 11,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine insucure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,176 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 10,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 7,779 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 77,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

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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K738 KAB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K738 KAB, 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 K738 KAB registered?

K738 KAB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1993.

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