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K595 POT

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,679 mi
Last recorded7,679 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK595 POT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 7,679 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 7,460 miles

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

Slight exhaust bolw from centre exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2023 7,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 7,009 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 6,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 6,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 66,459 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 66,457 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 63,143 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 4,297 miles

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

battery went flat during test

both rear tyres down to 2mm and worn on outer edge

corrosion in front floors

excessive corrosion of nearside "a" pillar

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

mini model code =xn,engine code =d,emmision limits tested to default limits as vehicle not found in emmisions data book!cat missing

offside front door handle loose

Fail 8 Jan 2014 4,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

battery went flat during test

both rear tyres down to 2mm and worn on outer edge

corrosion in front floors

excessive corrosion of nearside "a" pillar

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

mini model code =xn,engine code =d,emmision limits tested to default limits as vehicle not found in emmisions data book!cat missing

offside front door handle loose

Pass 4 Feb 2013 3,642 miles

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

both rear tyres worn out on outer 1/8th of tread,advise renewing asap

corrosion in offside "a"pillar

handbrake travel on the limit!advise inspection

non standard exhaust fitted(effectiveness of the silencer in reducing exhaust noise to a level considered to be average for the vehicle ?)unable to compare noise with similar vehicle,advise decibel check asap!

play in nearside front top ball joint

underside covered in underseal(exact condition unknown)

wear in tie bar bushes

welding covered by underseal,appears to be fully welded but limited vision

Fail 22 Jan 2013 3,629 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn out on outer 1/8th of tread,advise renewing asap

corrosion in offside "a"pillar

handbrake travel on the limit!advise inspection

lights tempremental(full beam inoperative at start of test)

play in nearside front top ball joint

slight play in offside track rod end(advise renewing)

underside covered in underseal(exact condition unknown)

wear in tie bar bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2012 2,618 miles

battery cable rubbing on boot floor,advise attention asap

corrosion in boot floor and close to rear subframe mounts(small hole at nearside rear in ner wheel arch panelling)

corrosion in rear subframe and floors

non standard exhaust fitted

perishing in offside front tie bar bush

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2012 26,180 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery cable rubbing on boot floor,advise attention asap

corrosion in boot floor and close to rear subframe mounts(small hole at nearside rear in ner wheel arch panelling)

corrosion in rear subframe and floors

non standard exhaust fitted

perishing in offside front tie bar bush

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 1,168 miles

corrosion and slight blow from forward exhaust

corrosion forming around fuel filler neck

corrosion forming around screen

corrosion in floors generally

corrosion in rear body panels,behind subframe(limited vision on exact condition)

fog light tempremental

fuel filler neck rubber perished

non standard exhaust fitted

slight bend in offside front tie bar

stone chip in screen

underside covered in underseal,exact condition of some components unknown

welding repairs effected to floor

Fail 22 Dec 2010 1,168 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion and slight blow from forward exhaust

corrosion forming around fuel filler neck

corrosion forming around screen

corrosion in floors generally

corrosion in rear body panels,behind subframe(limited vision on exact condition)

fog light tempremental

fuel filler neck rubber perished

non standard exhaust fitted

slight bend in offside front tie bar

stone chip in screen

underside covered in underseal,exact condition of some components unknown

welding repairs effected to floor

Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,844 miles

battery insecure

hazards and indicators stopped working during test but restarted,suspect future fault

non standard exhaust system fitted

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

underside covered in underseal,limited vision on exact condition of some components

Fail 11 Jan 2010 99,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

hazards and indicators stopped working during test but restarted,suspect future fault

non standard exhaust system fitted

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

underside covered in underseal,limited vision on exact condition of some components

Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 91,355 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

excessive corrosion forming on rear floor pans

nearside front wiper arm mechanism insecure but still opperates and clears windscreen effectively

Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,565 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 81,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 73,574 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer floor & sills have corrosion in areas

Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,574 miles

Outer floor & sills have corrosion in areas

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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K595 POT is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K595 POT, 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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K595 POT is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 June 1993.

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