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K975 VKK

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,396 mi
Last recorded83,396 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK975 VKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,310 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,300 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake Discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,111 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 76,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,346 miles

corrosion around lower scuttle panel

front brake discs worn

slight play in both ball joints

Fail 21 Aug 2010 71,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion around lower scuttle panel

front brake discs worn

slight play in both ball joints

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,317 miles

both front outer track rod ends are worn on shafts

rear subframe rusty

sligh oil leak from selector

Fail 26 Aug 2009 69,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,107 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,107 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on offside & nearside outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,308 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,670 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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K975 VKK is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K975 VKK, 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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K975 VKK is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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