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K652 BRF

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

13,978 mi
Last recorded13,978 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK652 BRF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 13,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 13,935 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 13,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 13,837 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty

Offside Front floor rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2023 13,812 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty

Offside Front floor rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2022 13,787 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty

Offside Front floor rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2021 13,776 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty

Offside Front floor rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2020 13,761 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 13,761 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 13,730 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 13,702 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 13,684 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 13,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 13,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 13,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,589 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN .. NSF FRT SILL/ ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN 18%

Pass 15 Feb 2013 13,464 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 13,464 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF WHEEL ARCH RUSTY AND HOLED NOT WITHIN PRESCIBED AREA

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,299 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,500 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,352 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 11,318 miles

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

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

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

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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K652 BRF is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K652 BRF, 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 K652 BRF registered?

K652 BRF is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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