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K154 JWT

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,341 mi
Last recorded15,341 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK154 JWT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 15,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 10,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 3,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 3,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,143 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s. greased on test seem ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 93,070 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror danglers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s. greased on test seem ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outter edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,679 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Cracked (6.2.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Cracked (6.2.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 67,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,868 miles

All brake pipes covered in copper slip

Drivers side mirror has a crack

Underbody heavily covered in underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2008 58,863 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

copper slip on brake pipes

drivers side mirror has a crack

under side of car has thick underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,109 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 58,109 miles

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

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

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

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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K154 JWT is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K154 JWT, 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 K154 JWT registered?

K154 JWT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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