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K548 JWR

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK548 JWR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 109,990 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,999 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 10,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 10,999 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 10,999 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area prior repair not attached to subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r boot floor/valance area above subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bodyshell corroded/poor,floor/sills holed/damaged/bent.assorted prior repairs+large quantities of underbody sealant,unable to properly assess some areas

engine mounts play,o/s/f lower loose

front hubs play

front shocks poor operation/lower bushes worn/splitting

hydrocarbons high,passed @ 2000rpm

mirrors poor visibility

o/s/f belt fraying/damaged

o/s/f bulkhead+o/s/r floor/valance above rear subframe,corroded/poor

odometer inop

oil light being used as indicator tell tale?

suspension lowered/poor/struggled to test

wipers poor

Fail 26 Apr 2018 10,999 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray hole in (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor hole in (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 10,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearide front bulkhead,at windscreen rubber is corroded.

nearside outer sill,at front jacking point is weak.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 10,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

nearside front bulkhead corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2013 67,883 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,915 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 59,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,025 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,999 miles

front floors showing signs of corrossion

rear subframe mount showing signs of corrossion

Fail 20 Jan 2009 55,998 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front floors showing signs of corrossion

rear subframe mount showing signs of corrossion

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,323 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Light corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Sill corroded around nearside front

Fail 2 Jan 2008 54,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

General light corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,405 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 51,405 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,423 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 48,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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K548 JWR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 K548 JWR, 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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K548 JWR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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