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KAK 145W

1981 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,892 mi
Last recorded17,892 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAK 145W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 17,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 17,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 17,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 16,614 miles

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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KAK 145W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 54,826 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 KAK 145W, 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 45 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAK 145W registered?

KAK 145W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is KAK 145W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAK 145W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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