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K90 DEY

1995 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,420 mi
Last recorded50,420 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 DEY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 50,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 50,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,415 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 50,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Shock absorber weak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 42,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr brake slighter lower on effort

play nsf ball joints

under bonnet wiring looks poor

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,359 miles

play nsf ball joints

under bonnet wiring looks poor

osr brake slighter lower on effort

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,507 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

nsf tyre damaged tread/cut

steering wheel misaligned

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,842 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 38,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,560 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 32,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,430 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Both fronts & N/S/R tyre valves perishing.

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 24,308 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Both fronts & N/S/R tyre valves perishing.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,555 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 20,534 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,392 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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K90 DEY is a 1995 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 K90 DEY, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K90 DEY is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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