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K82 SLE

1993 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,433 mi
Last recorded84,433 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK82 SLE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 84,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 84,370 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 84,049 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,864 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,726 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 83,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,952 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play front joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,950 miles

Brake performance not tested will not pass fluctuation test on meter (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play front joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,549 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 82,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play inner pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,374 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 80,525 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 80,525 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)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame inappropriately repaired welding to front of subframe web (2.4.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,256 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,226 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 80,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,540 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 79,528 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All ( 4 ) ball joints have slight play

Clutch is siezed

High leval brake light some bulbs not working

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

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

The Rear subframe has been repaired

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,414 miles

Nearside front has spare wheel fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2008 79,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front has spare wheel fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2007 77,078 miles

low readings n/s/r service brake & handbrake.

Fail 20 Oct 2007 77,074 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 71,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 68,967 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 68,967 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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K82 SLE is a 1993 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K82 SLE, 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 K82 SLE registered?

K82 SLE is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 June 1993.

Is K82 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K82 SLE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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