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K314 KEX

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 KEX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 67,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,059 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 64,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,889 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 58,719 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake discs pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 58,711 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside outer rear corner corroded through . Assess subframe integrity with wheels off . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake discs pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 57,969 miles

Lower front panel , offside outer part beginning to corrode

Fail 8 May 2019 57,962 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Lower front panel , offside outer part beginning to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,764 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 56,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,890 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,221 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 50,220 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet cannot open due to accident damage

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,558 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 42,558 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,170 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 42,148 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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K314 KEX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K314 KEX, 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 K314 KEX registered?

K314 KEX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1993.

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