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F13 KLG

1996 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,377 mi
Last recorded75,377 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 KLG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 75,377 miles

condition n/s steering rack gaiter

corrosion front floors and inner wings

slight play n/s/f wheel bearimg

uneven wear both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2023 75,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

condition n/s steering rack gaiter

corrosion front floors and inner wings

slight play n/s/f wheel bearimg

uneven wear both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,240 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 75,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,323 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 74,321 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,490 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,487 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 68,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,651 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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F13 KLG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 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 F13 KLG, 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 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F13 KLG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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