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Q981NYB

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,243 mi
Last recorded43,243 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ981NYB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,416 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 42,307 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,071 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,071 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

NS headlamp set at lowest point

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,490 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,793 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 20,793 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,284 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 17,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,202 miles

slight play in front upper ball joints

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,766 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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Q981NYB is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Q981NYB, 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 Q981NYB registered?

Q981NYB is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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