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K735 KWR

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK735 KWR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,405 miles

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

headlamp dip switch faulty

Pass 30 Oct 2024 74,077 miles

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

light switch faulty

Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,584 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,387 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 73,386 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,240 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 73,240 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,030 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake performance low

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,782 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,782 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,619 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,432 miles

free play in nearside rear radius arm

free play in offside front ball joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

subframe and mounting areas corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

free play in nearside rear radius arm

free play in offside front ball joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

subframe and mounting areas corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,272 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,100 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,760 miles

corrission in o/s rear back panel

slight play in o/s fronf ball joints

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,490 miles

front brake pads low

freeplay in front ball joints

Fail 23 Apr 2012 71,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

freeplay in front ball joints

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,864 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,180 miles

slight play in o/s/f ball joints

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 May 2009 67,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,897 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 64,897 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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K735 KWR is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 K735 KWR, 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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K735 KWR is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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