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K838 RGB

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

8,140 mi
Last recorded8,140 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 RGB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,140 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 8,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,170 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 6,169 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,478 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 3,474 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 99,338 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 99,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 96,994 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 96,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 May 2006 96,962 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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K838 RGB is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 K838 RGB, 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 K838 RGB registered?

K838 RGB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K838 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K838 RGB shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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