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K31 PCV

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,597 mi
Last recorded50,597 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 PCV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 50,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,545 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 49,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension low advise new rubber suspension cones fitted

Offside Front suspension low advise new rubber suspension cones fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,871 miles

Fuel cap rubber deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,425 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,732 miles

Fuel cap rubber deterioated

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

O/S/F cone boot deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,109 miles

Fuel cap rubber slightly deteriorated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,614 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap rubber slightly deterioated

Fail 10 Apr 2014 44,614 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap rubber slightly deterioated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,785 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints

some deterioration to both front headlamp beam images

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,785 miles

slight play in both front upper suspension ball joints

some deterioration to both front headlamp beam images

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,997 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 42,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,457 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,455 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,269 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 37,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system low

offside rear wheel nearing slightly noisey

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,093 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,751 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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K31 PCV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K31 PCV, 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 K31 PCV registered?

K31 PCV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K31 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K31 PCV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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