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Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Floor excessively deteriorated front of n/side floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Floor excessively deteriorated front of o/side floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of n/side sill inadeqately repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/side rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/side rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear subframe surface corrosion
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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K894 LKV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 K894 LKV, 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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K894 LKV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 May 1993.
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