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K49 VWD

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,678 mi
Last recorded80,678 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 VWD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 80,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,670 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,631 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 80,625 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 80,609 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 80,602 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 80,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 79,670 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 79,639 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and off side front (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

rear inner valance off side heavy corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2012 74,023 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

side light out on n/s/f

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,939 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 68,937 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

advise front bulkhead corrosion under front wings o/s & n/s

advise o/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,856 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,841 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,841 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,665 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 64,664 miles

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

play in nsf/osf top ball joints,nsf tyre tread low

Pass 18 Jan 2006 62,053 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 62,050 miles

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

play in engine mount

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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K49 VWD is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K49 VWD, 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 K49 VWD registered?

K49 VWD is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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