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K627 VFV

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,308 mi
Last recorded23,308 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK627 VFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 23,308 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 23,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 23,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 22,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 22,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 22,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 22,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 21,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 21,103 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 21,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 20,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,052 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 20,052 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2015 19,299 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 18,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 17,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,346 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f balljoints

Pass 3 May 2011 15,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,696 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,206 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 12,572 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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K627 VFV is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 K627 VFV, 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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What year was K627 VFV registered?

K627 VFV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is K627 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K627 VFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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