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K513 ESG

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,066 mi
Last recorded47,066 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK513 ESG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,066 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 47,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 46,821 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 46,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened out of line or bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 46,395 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 46,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 45,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 44,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,233 miles

corrosion to the n/s floor

play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 May 2019 40,203 miles

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

corrosion to the n/s floor

play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2018 38,404 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has no damping affect

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 May 2018 38,404 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has no damping affect

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2017 36,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,211 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 35,211 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired cill to floor weld repairs split (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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K513 ESG is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K513 ESG, 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 K513 ESG registered?

K513 ESG is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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