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K796 NUF

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,835 mi
Last recorded76,835 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 NUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,835 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

lower engine stabilizer bar insecure

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

n/s/r wheel arch trim insecure

no rear seat fitted at time of test

water in o/s/f footwell

Fail 9 Jun 2009 76,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

lower engine stabilizer bar insecure

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

n/s/r wheel arch trim insecure

no rear seat fitted at time of test

water in o/s/f footwell

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,458 miles

Both front tyre treads worn very low on edges (offside especially bad,tread not cut as deep as those containing wear bars)

Play in offside rear radius arm outer bush

Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyre treads worn very low on edges (offside especially bad,tread not cut as deep as those containing wear bars)

Play in offside rear radius arm outer bush

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 65,234 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

full harness seat belts fitted to front seats

no rear seats fitted so no rear seat belt check

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,517 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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K796 NUF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K796 NUF, 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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K796 NUF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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