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K493 DVV

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,813 mi
Last recorded39,813 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 DVV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 39,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 39,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 39,488 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 39,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 39,170 miles

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

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

car waxed oiled underside and corroded in places

Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,107 miles

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

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

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

car waxed oiled underside and corroded in places

Pass 10 May 2019 38,953 miles

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

car waxed oiled underside

Pass 18 May 2018 37,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,657 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 35,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,753 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 34,750 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 29,908 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 29,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 24,148 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 24,148 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 23,584 miles

all front swivels worn

front discs scored

play in column

rear exhaust rust and small leak

Fail 22 May 2012 23,584 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all front swivels worn

front discs scored

play in column

rear exhaust rust and small leak

Pass 6 May 2011 23,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in nearside front top ball joint

play in steering column

rear shocker bushes perished

rust nearside sill

slight play in both offside ball joints

surface rust nearside rear subframe

Pass 4 May 2010 22,931 miles

front swivels slight play

rear shocker bushes perished

slight play top column bush

surface rust nearside rear subframe

Pass 27 May 2009 22,526 miles

slight play front top ball joints

slight play steering column

Fail 27 May 2009 22,524 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play front top ball joints

slight play steering column

Pass 29 May 2008 22,121 miles

play in column

Pass 11 May 2007 21,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,236 miles

rear tyres perished

surface rust o/s door shut

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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K493 DVV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K493 DVV, 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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K493 DVV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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