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M817 KTN

1995 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,051 mi
Last recorded2,051 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 KTN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,051 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 2,027 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres cut treads

no cat fitted

power lead coiled round front subframe

rear bumper missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 1,323 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 1,300 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise battery lead loose rubbing

advise battery lead wrapped around front chassis

advise offside front wheel damaged

advise rear valance corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,375 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 99,277 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise front number plate damaged

advise no cat fitted

advise offside front flexible hose rubbing on tie bar

advise rear bumper over rider covers fog lamp

Pass 26 Mar 2007 93,759 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 93,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

advise rear fog lamp slightly covered by bumper

offside front flexible hose rubbing on tie bar

Pass 19 Jan 2006 89,880 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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M817 KTN is a 1995 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 M817 KTN, 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 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M817 KTN is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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