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K896 NMH

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,186 mi
Last recorded59,186 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 NMH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 59,186 miles

corrosion has started under neath the car needs looking into as soon as

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 56,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 54,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 50,471 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 50,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,601 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 45,333 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 45,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,806 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 36,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,937 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 33,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,279 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 32,220 miles

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

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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K896 NMH is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K896 NMH, 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 K896 NMH registered?

K896 NMH is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K896 NMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K896 NMH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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