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KOB 990W

1981 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Rover Mini54,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOB 990W
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,055 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,920 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 63,741 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 60,492 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,533 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,925 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,073 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 34,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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KOB 990W is a 1981 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KOB 990W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KOB 990W registered?

KOB 990W is a 1981 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 May 1981.

Is KOB 990W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOB 990W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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