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K909 TLB

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK909 TLB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot floor rusted holed and repaired from above(unable to tell what type of repair due to paint and underseal)

front suspension low and close to bump stops(still has clearance and not known what original clearance would have been)

rear suspension low and shockabsorbers slightly weak

slight play in nearside front top and bottom ball joints

slight play in offside front top and bottom balljoints

Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,181 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot floor rusted holed and repaired from above(unable to tell what type of repair due to paint and underseal)

front suspension low and close to bump stops(still has clearance and not known what original clearance would have been)

rear suspension low and shockabsorbers slightly weak

slight play in nearside front top and bottom ball joints

slight play in offside front top and bottom balljoints

Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 67,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K909 TLB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K909 TLB, 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 K909 TLB registered?

K909 TLB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K909 TLB safe to buy?

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