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K205 WRN

1993 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Mini54,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK205 WRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,033 miles

Battery tray corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 44,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub frame and prescribed areas corroded

underside floors corroded

welding and repaires done to suspension and seat belt prescribed areas

Fail 27 Feb 2025 44,153 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front sub frame mounting prescribed areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear sub frame and mounting prescribed areas corroded

o/s outer sill rusty and corroded

under side of floors corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 44,040 miles

engine stablizer bushes worn

rear sub frame and prescribed areas corroded

repaires to n/s/r outer sill and rear sub frame prescribed areas

Fail 6 Feb 2024 44,040 miles

Brake cable damaged excessive corrosion n/s/r (1.1.15 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake shoe lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake cable pivots (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mnting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake shoe lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement cable pivots (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mnting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine stableizer bushes worn[engine moving ]

rear sub frame and and prescribed corroded

repaires to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 30 Jan 2023 43,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play steering top colmn bush

Fail 27 Jan 2023 43,290 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame mnting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

No panel lights

Slight play steering top colmn bush

Pass 16 Feb 2022 42,099 miles

Nearside Front Nsf outer sill corroded, not in prescribed area

Underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2022 42,092 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nsf outer sill corroded, not in prescribed area

Underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,489 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2021 41,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exaust centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 40,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 40,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,742 miles

Front both front brake caliper / brake pad locking pins require locking over .

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r boot floor area corroded close to mounting bolt . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 38,733 miles

Front Steering locking device ineffective both top ball joint locking devices not locked over (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged hand brake cable rubbing on pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both front brake caliper / brake pad locking pins require locking over .

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r boot floor area corroded close to mounting bolt . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,540 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 37,538 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,520 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 37,498 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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K205 WRN is a 1993 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K205 WRN, 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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K205 WRN is a 1993 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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