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K963 CHN

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,724 mi
Last recorded62,724 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK963 CHN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,699 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,690 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,971 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,971 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,888 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 61,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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K963 CHN is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K963 CHN, 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 K963 CHN registered?

K963 CHN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K963 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K963 CHN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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