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F234 KKN

1989 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,030 mi
Last recorded6,030 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 KKN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 6,030 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper inner knuckle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner knuckle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel insufficient welding (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,294 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 5,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner knuckle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner knuckle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 4,097 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 4,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner knuckle rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 3,336 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 2,029 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 2,025 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 1,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 99,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,785 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,542 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,538 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,954 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 91,954 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 89,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 78,635 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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F234 KKN is a 1989 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 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 F234 KKN, 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 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F234 KKN is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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