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K700 SJW

1993 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,027 mi
Last recorded36,027 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 SJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 36,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 36,019 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 36,019 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 35,983 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 35,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 35,908 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 35,900 miles

offside rear service brake effort just met requirements

Pass 28 May 2019 35,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,867 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 34,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 33,345 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement movement when rocking the steering (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement movement when rocking the steering (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 May 2016 33,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement movement when rocking the steering (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement movement when rocking the steering (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,792 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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K700 SJW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K700 SJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K700 SJW registered?

K700 SJW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K700 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K700 SJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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