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K983 XTF

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,297 mi
Last recorded53,297 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK983 XTF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 53,297 miles

Emissions not tested due to no cat fitted (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure at base of steering close to pedals (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,465 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 52,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,250 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,390 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,452 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in tread and outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

play in steering rack

tow bar fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2013 48,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in tread and outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

play in steering rack

tow bar fitted

Fail 14 May 2009 48,272 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

steering rack gaitors loose ( poorly fitted )

Pass 14 May 2009 48,272 miles

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

steering rack gaitors loose ( poorly fitted )

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,094 miles

stonechips in windscreen

suspect tracking problem(-8.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

cuts to n/s/f tyre

some corrosion on o/s/f outer sill

Pass 10 May 2007 47,914 miles

advise sheet same as last time ref 653330837125

Fail 10 May 2007 47,914 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front shockabsorber locking nuts poor

nsf and nsr outer tyre walls damaged

slight play in both front hubs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,731 miles

movement in both wheel bearings

n/s/f wheel binding

oil leak

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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K983 XTF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K983 XTF, 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 K983 XTF registered?

K983 XTF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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