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L886 KKY

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,999 mi
Last recorded43,999 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 KKY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2011 43,999 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 43,999 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wings badly corroded

Excessively corroded under offside front headlamp (Not within perscribed area)

Front number plate cracked (not affecting lettering)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Nearside front floor panel and sill excessively corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 8 May 2010 42,550 miles

corrosion on body work

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,738 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,701 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Wipers worn

corrosion at o/s/f & n/s/f wing panels

exhaust slight leak at back box

n/s/f sill holed & o/s/f sill corroding

oil leaking from engine

Pass 2 May 2008 38,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 38,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,135 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 37,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,682 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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L886 KKY is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 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 L886 KKY, 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 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L886 KKY registered?

L886 KKY is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1994.

Is L886 KKY safe to buy?

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