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K949 GBE

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,433 mi
Last recorded84,433 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK949 GBE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,433 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 81,727 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 80,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 80,802 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 78,942 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 75,993 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 75,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front sub frame mounts (rear of frame) getting worn

front valance mounts not attached (rusted)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,137 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 74,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

bump stop missing on the off side frount.

slite play in off side frount bottem ball joint.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,715 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 72,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

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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K949 GBE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 K949 GBE, 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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K949 GBE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 April 1993.

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