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K217 OHT

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,788 mi
Last recorded34,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 OHT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 33,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 33,252 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 33,201 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 32,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 30,486 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,040 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 30,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,621 miles

Hazard warning lamps switch suspect

Nearside position and both registration plate lamps suspect

Offside outer sill badly corroded around jacking point

Parking brake lever high

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,606 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Hazard warning lamps switch suspect

Nearside position and both registration plate lamps suspect

Offside outer sill badly corroded around jacking point

Parking brake lever high

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,332 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill near jacking point

parking lever high

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,360 miles

Both outer sills corroded around front jacking points

Front service brake veers right

Nearside rear brake assembly noisy on application

Nearside sill step at seat belt anchorage corroding

Offside rear fog lamp housing partially obscured by rear bumper

Fail 2 Nov 2007 28,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both outer sills corroded around front jacking points

Front service brake veers right

Nearside rear brake assembly noisy on application

Nearside sill step at seat belt anchorage corroding

Offside rear fog lamp housing partially obscured by rear bumper

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,397 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 25,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion hole in offside outer sill

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2005 22,409 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30 cms of any m o t related componment

rear tyre wallsa perished

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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K217 OHT is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K217 OHT, 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 K217 OHT registered?

K217 OHT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K217 OHT safe to buy?

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