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A11 SKV

1991 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,547 mi
Last recorded81,547 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover Mini56,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 81,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet damaged

exhaust system corroded

front panel damaged

nearside outer sill weak/corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 80,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills showing corrosion

front exhaust section corroded

front panel corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2021 80,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front panel/valance weak/corroded

front section of exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on front and rear subframes

slight cracks in front arm bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,098 miles

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

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

both floor to sills weak/corroded

both front and rear subframes corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front nearside front ball joints showing play

front valance/panel corroded

oil leak around engine/gearbox

rear valance corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 80,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both floor to sills weak/corroded

both front and rear subframes corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front nearside front ball joints showing play

front valance/panel corroded

oil leak around engine/gearbox

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,098 miles

slight oil leak around engine/gearbox

slight play in all 4 ball joints

Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,098 miles

bonnet damaged

both front wings corroded/weak

front valance showing corrosion

oil leak around engine

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2016 79,692 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION WEAK/CORRODED

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE/GEARBOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL 4 FRONT BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM

Pass 7 Mar 2015 77,776 miles

both front wipers split

front exhaust section corroded

slight play in both offside front ball joints

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,873 miles

oil leak at gearbox

slight play in all 4 front balljoints

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

Pass 16 Mar 2013 71,914 miles

centre exhaust mount cracked

slight play in both nearside front ball joints

slight play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,391 miles

oil leak around gearbox

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,562 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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A11 SKV is a 1991 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1991 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,005 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 A11 SKV, 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 35 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 SKV registered?

A11 SKV is a 1991 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 November 1991.

Is A11 SKV safe to buy?

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