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K418 WFK

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK418 WFK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 46,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,352 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 46,350 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Unable to run vehicle engine for long enough time (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both front not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,323 miles

front registration plate damaged

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front registration plate damaged

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 44,403 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system close to underside of vehicle

nearside front a panel corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2006 41,910 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advance surface corrosion to rear subframe

both sidesill have been replaced by welding

drivers seat clamp poor

slight play to both lower ball joints

some movment to all front subfram mountings

uneven wear to both rear tyres outer treads

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,910 miles

advance surface corrosion to rear subframe

both sidesill have been replaced by welding

drivers seat clamp poor

slight play to both lower ball joints

some movment to all front subfram mountings

uneven wear to both rear tyres outer treads

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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K418 WFK is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K418 WFK, 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 K418 WFK registered?

K418 WFK is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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