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K478 GWX

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,703 mi
Last recorded51,703 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 GWX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 51,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded

Offside Front inner sill/ floor area excessively corroded

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 51,286 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/ chassis floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blade (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/ chassis / floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier pan excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded

Offside Front Inner arch/ wing area excessively corroded

Offside Front inner sill/ floor area excessively corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 50,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill area excessively corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill area excessively corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,362 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 50,362 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,633 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 49,633 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,539 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,539 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,360 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,145 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,532 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 47,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,353 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers do not self park

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,530 miles

FRONT WIPERS DO NOT SELF PARK

Pass 6 Apr 2007 43,655 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front wipers do not self park

Fail 6 Apr 2007 43,655 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front wipers do not self park

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,129 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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K478 GWX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K478 GWX, 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 K478 GWX registered?

K478 GWX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 January 1993.

Is K478 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K478 GWX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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