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K36 PCV

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

61,238 mi
Last recorded61,238 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 PCV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,238 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lots of leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 61,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lots of leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2024 60,026 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2023 58,671 miles

Coolant leak poss. water pump ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

damage to exhaust back box

Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all ball joint covers perished

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,434 miles

Nearside Outer c v boot damp

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,778 miles

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

small cuts in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,283 miles

general corrosion in places but are either not yet considered excessive or in any prescribed areas

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,657 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

sills corroded

stone chip in screen

Fail 21 Jun 2016 54,657 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

sills corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,203 miles

Both O/S and N/S lower ball joint boots perished

Corroded through to hole N/S front outer sill, not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 54,203 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both O/S and N/S lower ball joint boots perished

Corroded through to hole N/S front outer sill, not within a prescribed area

N/S rear brake grabbing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,832 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 53,832 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,076 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,457 miles

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

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Front subframe mounting bushes worn.

Nearside upper suspension ball joint and offside lower suspension ball joint dust covers not fully secure.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,456 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Front subframe mounting bushes worn.

Nearside upper suspension ball joint and offside lower suspension ball joint dust covers not fully secure.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,573 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,873 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil.

Co Content readings very low.

Offside drive shaft seal leaking.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,852 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 49,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking very badly

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,143 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 49,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,078 miles

as previously listed on test number 882058077074 dated 19-03-2007

nearside front upper ball joint

outer sills / floor to sills borderline pass / fail

Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,078 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery tray rusted

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer sills / floor to sills

play in front steering/suspension

rear subframe dented

rear subframe rusty [borderline pass/fail]

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,273 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 46,231 miles

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

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

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

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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K36 PCV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 K36 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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K36 PCV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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