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K941 ABO

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,044 mi
Last recorded72,044 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK941 ABO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,339 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,417 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,730 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust fouling rear exhaust

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,029 miles

both sills and undersills corroding

exhaust touching gear selector

screen chipped

Fail 12 Dec 2011 70,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both sills and undersills corroding

exhaust touching gear selector

screen chipped

Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both sills rusting in places

screen damage

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,217 miles

brake pipes heavily greased/waxed-not allowing full inspection

exhaust blow at front joint

nearside front and rear floor starting to rust

rear subframe nearside rusting

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in nearside front upper ball joint

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes heavily greased/waxed-not allowing full inspection

exhaust blow at front joint

nearside front and rear floor starting to rust

rear subframe nearside rusting

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,234 miles

exhaust blow at manifold joint

offside front brake disc starting to rust

slight movement in steering column

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

slight wear in front ball joints

underside heavily waxed

very slight wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,648 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,530 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,804 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,803 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,940 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,940 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 52,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

steering column top bush worn but ok at test.

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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K941 ABO is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K941 ABO, 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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K941 ABO is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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