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K4 NUE

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests44 (36 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 NUE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

36 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 93,857 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 93,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,521 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 97,521 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside cracked but not affecting beam image

Fail 21 Mar 2025 93,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam coming on with side lights (not working independently ) (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around outside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,198 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 96,193 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 90,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,436 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 87,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,153 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 93,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,972 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,868 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 79,367 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,475 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 59,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,937 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,424 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2015 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,203 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 75,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,042 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 72,853 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 62,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 62,493 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 62,237 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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K4 NUE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K4 NUE, 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 K4 NUE registered?

K4 NUE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K4 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 NUE shows 44 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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