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K894 LKV

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK894 LKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,745 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 86,739 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,573 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,561 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 86,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated front of n/side floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated front of o/side floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of n/side sill inadeqately repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/side rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/side rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,269 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,975 miles

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 17 Oct 2016 81,959 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 29 May 2015 77,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,643 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 74,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 69,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,693 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,912 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,484 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,736 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,727 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,591 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 50,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,820 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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K894 LKV 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 69.2%.

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 K894 LKV, 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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K894 LKV is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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