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K695 GWC

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,819 mi
Last recorded24,819 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK695 GWC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 24,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 24,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower engine stabiliser mount broken

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 24,133 miles

Offside Front brake bind by hand

Pass 28 Nov 2022 23,979 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 23,467 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 23,467 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 22,836 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,640 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 22,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,263 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 22,262 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,907 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,230 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,434 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 19,693 miles

LOWER ENGINE STABILIZER ROD INSECURE

Fail 23 May 2014 19,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

LOWER ENGINE STABILIZER ROD INSECURE

Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,659 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 18,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,787 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 16,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 15,339 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 15,210 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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K695 GWC 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 77.8%.

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 K695 GWC, 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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K695 GWC is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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