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K10 KLW

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,091 mi
Last recorded36,091 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 KLW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 36,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 35,561 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,302 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 33,288 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,213 miles

offside front floor weak

offside outer sill corroded at weld to floor

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,917 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,362 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 30,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 30,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,506 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 29,491 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 29,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,815 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 25,779 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,779 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,956 miles

emissions hc; and co;on max

rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,471 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 21,471 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front scutte panrl is corroding †

N/S/F door mirror missing

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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K10 KLW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K10 KLW, 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 K10 KLW registered?

K10 KLW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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