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K131 GBE

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 GBE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,986 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 66,982 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 66,378 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 66,363 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriarated

nearside front outer wing corroded but not within 30cm of any load bearing point

offside front lower balljoint spring washer not quite seated properly

offside rear floorpan slightly corroded

rear subframe scabby and slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,147 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion to front bulkhead around brake servo

corrosion to rear floor pan at both sides

corrosion to rear valance and rear boot floor both sides around rear subframe mounts

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,282 miles

headlamps dim n/s steering rack gaiter n/s/r brake slightly low

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,295 miles

n/s/f A frame corrosion noted

Fail 11 Feb 2006 63,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake balance near limit

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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K131 GBE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K131 GBE, 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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K131 GBE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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