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K450 VBC

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,312 mi
Last recorded72,312 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 VBC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 72,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 71,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 71,340 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 69,503 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 68,662 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 68,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,554 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,178 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,632 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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K450 VBC is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K450 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K450 VBC registered?

K450 VBC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K450 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K450 VBC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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