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K639 HWX

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,707 mi
Last recorded73,707 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK639 HWX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 73,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,209 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 73,209 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,371 miles

Rear Subframe corroded but not holed

Fail 12 Feb 2024 72,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,096 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 68,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,871 miles

Front both front outer sills holed and corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 58,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front both front outer sills holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,314 miles

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

both front outer sills holed and corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 53,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor to valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,795 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 48,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,767 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 41,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,898 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 36,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 36,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,535 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,648 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 26,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 26,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 21,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 16,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,738 miles

o/s/f inner tyre worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,454 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 12,454 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn

Fail 13 Mar 2007 12,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,807 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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K639 HWX is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K639 HWX, 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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K639 HWX is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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