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K963 WFJ

1993 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

839 mi
Last recorded839 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK963 WFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,966 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,558 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 69,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,701 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 57,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,386 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,750 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 24,741 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,873 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 15,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 10,373 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 10,373 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,244 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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K963 WFJ is a 1993 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K963 WFJ, 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 K963 WFJ registered?

K963 WFJ is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K963 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K963 WFJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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