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K281 NAE

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 NAE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 81,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

heavy corrosion evident on base of battery box

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,052 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 26,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,971 miles

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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K281 NAE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K281 NAE, 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 K281 NAE registered?

K281 NAE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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