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K181 JTW

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 JTW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 98,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 98,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear quarter panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 98,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear quarter panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,727 miles

Front Brake discs slight corroding over surface

Front Outer Brake pads around 70% worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Tyre cracking over tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking over tread

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake discs slight corroding over surface

Front Outer Brake pads around 70% worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Tyre cracking over tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking over tread

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,727 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 92,722 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 2mm + nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm + cut on inner side wall

Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,193 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 2mm + nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm + cut on inner side wall

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,488 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 88,485 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,900 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,756 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,957 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,077 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,686 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 68,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,208 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,862 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,902 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 54,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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K181 JTW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K181 JTW, 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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K181 JTW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 June 1993.

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