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K589 LGW

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,826 mi
Last recorded83,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK589 LGW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,826 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,447 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 82,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,448 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,468 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,414 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,025 miles

rusty body

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,045 miles

rear plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,951 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,153 miles

o/s seal corroded.

slight movement in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight movement in o/s/f top ball joint.

slight movement in steering rack

sub frame bushes slight movement

Pass 13 Jul 2005 53,094 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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K589 LGW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K589 LGW, 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 K589 LGW registered?

K589 LGW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is K589 LGW safe to buy?

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