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K950 JWW

1993 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,130 mi
Last recorded30,130 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK950 JWW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 29,960 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 29,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 29,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,348 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,336 miles

both front bump stop rubbers missing

corrosion to offside floor section

nearside and offside handbrake cables rusty

offside front brake pipe corrded at brake pipe end

offside upper step/sill slightly corroded

rear subframe rusty

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,305 miles

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 29,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery lead under rear of car (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Position lamp switch insecure do not work every time (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe both rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,810 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 28,810 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,292 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 26,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch seized

bonnet catch seized and front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 24,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,439 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,102 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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K950 JWW is a 1993 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K950 JWW, 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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K950 JWW is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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