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K953 MHY

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,190 mi
Last recorded27,190 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK953 MHY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,190 miles

Corrosion outside prescribed area at 1. offside front inside body sill 2. offside front floor 3. nearside front lower inner wing

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

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low outer edge

surface corrosion rear sub frame

Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion outside prescribed area at 1. offside front inside body sill 2. offside front floor 3. nearside front lower inner wing

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

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low outer edge

surface corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,585 miles

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

general corrosion rear floors

nearside and offside front floors corroded (not in prescribed areas)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,883 miles

nearside front floor starting to corode

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall also starting to wear low on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,024 miles

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

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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K953 MHY is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K953 MHY, 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 K953 MHY registered?

K953 MHY is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K953 MHY safe to buy?

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