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K636 TDE

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

68,517 mi
Last recorded68,517 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK636 TDE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,517 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 29 Oct 2025 68,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,095 miles

Front both floors corroding

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,069 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both floors corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2021 68,069 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both floors corroding

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

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,931 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 7 Aug 2020 67,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,805 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to wheel arch seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 67,805 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to wheel arch seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,509 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,505 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter split Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,228 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on limit (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 67,178 miles

Direction indicator not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on limit (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,170 miles

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

slight play in o/s and n/s front top ball joints, efficient at test.

welding repairs to vehicle structure appeared good at test.

Pass 6 May 2008 64,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 64,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 63,373 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 63,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2006 62,505 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 62,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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K636 TDE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 K636 TDE, 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 K636 TDE registered?

K636 TDE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K636 TDE shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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