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K519 UEA

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,731 mi
Last recorded68,731 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK519 UEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,731 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 68,731 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,451 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 68,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded / sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm inner joint/rack

Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,254 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 68,254 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,246 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front lower subframe split (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near side sill corroded and split (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,421 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 65,421 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,590 miles

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

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

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

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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K519 UEA is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K519 UEA, 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 K519 UEA registered?

K519 UEA is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1993.

Is K519 UEA safe to buy?

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