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K547 VDV

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

48,690 mi
Last recorded48,690 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK547 VDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 48,690 miles

indicators are not working on dashboard

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,418 miles

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

indicators not working on dash

Fail 26 Oct 2023 48,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

indicators not working on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,333 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 47,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,168 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear both n/s o/s service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine mounting worn

Fail 22 Sep 2021 46,162 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front both n/s o/s outer cv boots worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear both n/s o/s service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine mounting worn

Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,210 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 45,210 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,015 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive off the scale high (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking joint at body (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 43,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill / door step corroded, not a prescribed area though

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill / door step corroded, not a prescribed area though

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2009 43,040 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,813 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 41,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,755 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2006 36,755 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine oil leaks

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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K547 VDV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 K547 VDV, 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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K547 VDV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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